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Artisan Accelerator Info Session (Virtual)

June 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free
NextFab North Philadelphia makerspace - maker working on jewelry
Apply to NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator Program, a 9-month experience designed to provide current and aspiring creative entrepreneurs who create physical products with business education, access to resources, and community support to build viable businesses.

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About this Info Session:

This virtual information session will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, June 11th at 12:00 noon to help applicants understand the qualifications, and resources available, and to address logistical questions in applying for this year’s Artisan Accelerator. If you are unable to attend live, be sure to register and a recording of the session will be sent out to all registrants. Upon registration, a Zoom link will be sent to your email (please check your spam folder).

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.

In this virtual session, Artisan Accelerator facilitator, Ben Fries, NextFab’s North Philly Location Manager and Artisan Accelerator Program Manager will present on this year’s Artisan Accelerator. He’ll discuss what the Artisan Accelerator program is, what he looks for in applicants, and answer any questions you have.

In this virtual session we’ll cover:

  • What is an Artisan Accelerator
  • What we’re looking for in our applicants
  • Best practices for applying for our Artisan Accelerator

By the end of this session you’ll know:

  • Answers to all of your questions on the Artisan Accelerator
  • How to complete an application for the Artisan Accelerator

Application Timeline

  • Applications open: Monday, May 20th at 9:00 am
  • Info Session #1: Thursday, June 6th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (in-person)
  • Info Session #2: Tuesday, June 11th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (virtual)
  • Application deadline: Sunday, June 16th at 11:59 pm
  • Selection Notifications: Monday, July 8th
  • Program Begins: Tuesday, August 8th

Note: This Artisan Accelerator is open to residents living in Philadelphia, and surrounding areas, and will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person this year. 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). 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.

 

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Details

Date:
June 11
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://nextfab.com/artisan-accelerator-info-session-registration/

Venue

Online

Organizer

NextFab
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