Entrepreneurship Education
Build Your Business. Build Your Future.
Elevated CDC's entrepreneurship education programs equip aspiring and early-stage business owners with the training, mentorship, and resources needed to launch and grow sustainable enterprises that strengthen Delaware communities.
What We Do
From Idea to Enterprise
We believe entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful pathways to economic mobility. Our programs serve aspiring entrepreneurs at every stage — from those with just an idea to established small businesses looking to grow — with practical training, expert mentorship, and connections to capital.
Program Offerings
Training for Every Stage
Business Foundations
An 8-week introductory course covering business planning, legal structure, basic accounting, marketing, and customer development for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Launch Accelerator
An intensive 12-week program for entrepreneurs ready to launch, with mentorship, peer cohort support, and connections to startup capital and resources.
Growth & Scale
Advanced training for established small businesses focused on financial management, hiring, marketing strategy, and accessing growth capital.
One-on-One Mentorship
Individualized mentorship from experienced business owners and professionals who provide ongoing guidance, accountability, and industry connections.
Our Focus
Centering Underserved Entrepreneurs
Our programs prioritize entrepreneurs from communities that have historically lacked access to business development resources — including women, people of color, returning citizens, and low-to-moderate income residents.
Women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs of color
Returning citizens
Low-to-moderate income residents
Rural and underserved communities
Start Your Entrepreneurship Journey
Whether you have an idea or an existing business, we have a program to help you grow. Applications for the next cohort are open.