LevTech Accelerator
Scale Your Business with Technology & Strategy
Struggling to scale your business?
Unsure how to integrate technology for growth?
Looking for funding and expert guidance to streamline your operations?
The LevTech Accelerator is a 4-month small-group cohort program designed specifically for busy entrepreneurs who want to adopt technology, improve efficiency, and expand their market reach. This hybrid experience blends in-person, virtual, and asynchronous learning to provide maximum flexibility while delivering hands-on support. Through expert coaching, real-world business experimentation, and structured guidance, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies, a $3,000 award towards the implementation of a technology solution for your business, and 20 E3 Durham Learn-to-Earn credits!
LevTech is being offered by Forward Cities in conjunction with E3 Durham - and is funded through the support of NC IDEA.
Program Dates: April 14 – August 15, 2025
This program is structured to align with the demands of running a business, ensuring you can implement what you learn in real time.
Who Should Apply?
The LevTech Accelerator is designed for small business owners who:
- Have been in business for at least 2 years
- Generate at least $5K - $100K in annual revenue
- Are comfortable using technology and are looking to integrate to streamline operations and/or grow your business
- Are open to experimentation and innovation
- Can commit to weekly engagement, as well as online course activity
- Are already an E3 Durham client or willing to become one
Industries include retail, food & beverage, service-based businesses, manufacturing, fashion, beauty, and local brick-and-mortar businesses seeking digital transformation.
Course Format & What to Expect
The LevTech Accelerator is structured to be flexible yet immersive, blending different learning formats to accommodate entrepreneurs’ busy schedules:
- Small-group cohort experience for networking and peer support
- Hybrid structure—combining in-person sessions, virtual workshops, and self-paced content
- Weekly interactive sessions and monthly one-on-one coaching
- Real-world experimentation—test and validate business ideas with customer insights
- Hands-on technology exploration—identify the right tools and solutions for your business
What You Will Receive
- $3,000 award to implement a technology-driven business solution
- 20 E3 Durham Learn-to-Earn credits (click here to learn more) to apply toward future business opportunities
- Personalized coaching from industry experts and business strategists
- Hands-on training in lean startup, digital tools, and customer discovery
- Peer networking with like-minded entrepreneurs
- Access to cutting-edge resources and learning materials
- 3-month On-Demand membership at Provident1898 coworking community
Where You’ll Be After Completion
By the end of the LevTech Accelerator, you will:
- Have a clear, actionable business transformation plan
- Be equipped with technology-driven solutions to scale more efficiently
- Understand how to test and validate new business ideas
- Feel confident in leveraging digital tools for growth
- Be connected to a network of supportive entrepreneurs and experts
Apply Now – Limited Spots Available!
Application Deadline: March 28, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
This is your chance to gain expert guidance, practical tools, and funding to level up your business. Don’t miss out—apply today!
Have Questions?
Watch the LevTech Accelerator Q&A Session
Are you considering applying for the LevTech Accelerator but have questions about the program? Watch the recording of our Q&A session where we walked through key details and answered common questions.
For more information about the Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Durham, NC, please contact us.
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