NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator is a nine-month program to provide current and aspiring creative entrepreneurs who create physical products with business education, access to resources, and community support to build viable businesses. One accelerator cohort will be held for 2024 and 10 applicants will be selected.
Accepted participants will receive:
How to Apply
This program is designed for creative entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level. This program can help if you’re new to running a business, feeling overwhelmed, and/or struggling to balance creativity with day-to-day tasks.
This program is free to apply, and if selected, all costs are covered as part of the Dept. of Commerce BTAP grant. Applications are due by Sunday, June 16th at 11:59 pm, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Artisan Accelerator is open to residents living in Philadelphia, and surrounding areas, and will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person. Applicants must qualify as a micro-enterprise (5 or fewer employees) and be classified as low-to-moderate income households per Dept. of Commerce guidelines (for single households, making less than $28,140-$56,304/year). We will prioritize applications submitted by businesses owned by people of color, women, immigrants, and people with disabilities. This program includes a Facilitation Fund, to aid in program access to services such as childcare, transportation, and access to technology. For additional questions, please reach out to us at artisan@nextfab.com.
This program is a good fit for you if you:
