Applications are now open for the 2022 Santander’s Cultivate Small Business to support growing food businesses. Santander’s Cultivate Small Business aims to empower women, immigrant and minority entrepreneurs in food-related industries and to give them the building blocks to be successful business owners. The 12-week, fully virtual program is completely
free to entrepreneurs, and provides you with industry-specific education, networks, and mentoring, along with the opportunity to apply for capital grants for your business.
When is it?
- The 12-week program runs April 19th – the end of June, 2022.
What do I get?
- The program provides:
- classes taught by Babson business professors
- connections to mentors in the food industry
- support from a network of entrepreneurs, and
- the chance to apply for grants to support your business
Can anyone apply?
- You can quickly see if you meet the criteria for the program and check out the Application Link. Still worth applying even if you don’t meet all of the criteria!
Who runs this?
How can I get more information?
- Join an online info session on Tuesday, December 7th at 3pm or Tuesday, January 11th at 11am or Monday, January 24th at 6pm. Sign up here through Eventbrite to get the Zoom link.
- If you have any questions about the program you can contact ploy@commonwealthkitchen.org
Applications are due January 28, 2022.
- The team will review applications and begin scheduling interviews on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to apply early to allow sufficient time for gathering necessary documentation.
