The Hartford Small Business Virtual Accelerator Summer 2026
Main Street America
Who can apply
Eligibility Criteria:. - the business owner must be a small-scale producer, manufacturer, maker or creator that makes or finishes a product in the United States. - the business owner must be nominated by a Main Street accredited or affiliate program
About this opportunity
The Hartford Small Business Virtual Accelerator Summer 2026 cohort, hosted on Main Street America’s Small Business Hub, will bring 30 small-scale producers, makers, artisans and creators together for a summer of facilitated and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This high-impact, hybrid learning experience is designed to help entrepreneurs scale operations, expand e-commerce, and increase sales. Through expert-led sessions, practical self-paced courses, and powerful peer connections, participants gain the tools and strategies needed to turn production capacity into measurable revenue growth. The 12-week Virtual Accelerator Cohort will run from June 2 to August 21, 2026. Eligibility Criteria: - the business owner must be a small-scale producer, manufacturer, maker or creator that makes or...