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Benedict College
Statewide Investment Accelerator
Improving Businesses Across The State
What is an Investment Accelerator?
Why should you support our Accelerator?
Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator
Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator
Benedict College is determined to create opportunities for all South Carolina residents to pursue entrepreneurship by cultivating an innovation pipeline that touches each corner of our state. In addition, the College seeks to provide additional resources by ensuring early-stages companies have the necessary fiscal investments to kickstart their business ventures. As a strong and reputable anchor in the community with over two decades of economic development experience, Benedict College is primed to offer this investment accelerator to the state.
Our Mission.
Our mission is to empower and elevate South Carolina founders from diverse backgrounds by providing more equitable opportunities that include access to capital and mentorship.
Our Vision.
We aspire to be an economic ecosystem builder that catalyzes a thriving and inclusive entrepreneurial landscape for the benefit of every entrepreneur in South Carolina regardless of their background.
Our Purpose.
The purpose of the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator is to help our portfolio companies achieve the necessary traction and growth to successfully enter the seed financing stage.
The Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator (BCSIA) in partnership with Catalyst Labs will deliver a concierge experience for its portfolio companies.
News and Press Releases
Empowering South Carolina Entrepreneurs: Wells Fargo Foundation Invests $100,000 in Benedict College’s Statewide Investment Accelerator
The Wells Fargo Foundation, committed to empowering small businesses, joined the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator (BCSIA) today in a joint press conference. The innovative
SCRA Announces New Member Companies and Grant Funding
Summerville, S.C. – Go Fig AI, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital,
Women of Influence 2024
Ms. Millicent Lann has been recognized as a Woman of Influence by the ColumbiaRegional Business Report. The Women of Influence Awards recognize and celebrate the
Demo Day: Showcasing Our Cohort
After 12 weeks of curriculum, pitching, and mentorship, it’s almost time to show off the cohort of the Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator!
Soda City Live: Each1Teach1 Tech
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Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator
Advancing innovation and entrepreneurship for a stronger SC economy
Capital accessibility is a large obstacle for all startups, but it is an even more significant issue for underrepresented and minority entrepreneurs that have been historically marginalized and neglected. The BCSIA is taking an intentional approach to close this equity gap and increase access to capital for diverse founders.
Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator
Fueling Growth for Businesses in the State of South Carolina
SC Business Owners are Minorities
SC Business Owners are Women
SC Business Owners are Veterans
Benedict College Statewide Investment Accelerator
The BCSIA seeks to ensure that
early-stage companies are empowered and equipped with the proper skills needed to be successful.
Fueling Growth for SC Startups
F. A. Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
An investment accelerator is a program designed to accelerate the growth and development of startups or early-stage companies by providing them with access to capital, mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities.
Participating startups improve their likelihood of success. The knowledge, experience, and networks gained in this program will contribute positively to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. The BCSIA seeks to be a powerful driver of economic growth and innovation for South Carolina.
Apply today HERE.