DEADLINE: IDEAfuel

IDEAfuel, supported by Regions Foundation, is a venture accelerator that supports select startups founded by Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) with non-dilutive capital, 1:1 mentorship,  exclusive business resources, and more to help their startups succeed and scale.

Launched in 2021, The Idea Village piloted this program to continue its mission of uplifting and supporting BIPOC founders across the region. With the support of generous sponsors, IDEAfuel has already distributed nearly $100,000 of non-dilutive capital in the first year alone across multiple founders who participated in the program.

IDEAfuel is open to alumni of The Idea Village’s early-stage accelerator, IDEAinstitute, or to founders who commit to participating in IDEAinstitute after being accepted into the program.