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ElevateU Business Bootcamp

Explore entrepreneurship. Build your idea.

Interested in starting your own small business? Curious about entrepreneurship and how to turn an idea into a real venture? Join the ElevateU Bootcamp, an 10‑week program designed and delivered by ECDI’s Women’s Business Center of Greater Dayton and Central State University.

Location

Central State University campus

In-person, daytime sessions (once per week)

Program Dates

Late October – early January

(There will be a break for the holiday and finals)

Who Should Apply?

Open to all Central State University students (all majors, all class years)

Participation in the full bootcamp is required

Application Deadline

Friday, October 23

After you apply, our team will follow up with next steps and confirmed dates.

If you have any questions, please contact:

(937) 345-0010 | wbcdayton@ecdi.org

Bootcamp Details

ElevateU Application

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone*

Address*

Grade Level*

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Graduate

Business Name (If applicable)

What do you plan to work on during the program?*

Creating a new business

Creating a new product or service

Expanding my current business into a new market

Please describe the new business, product/service, or market expansion that you will be working on during the prog ram, including whether or not it is tech-based. Be as specific as possible.*

Describe any work you have done so far to turn your idea into a reality (e.g. drafting a business plan, forming partnerships, attending other business programs, meeting with consultants, etc.).*

Do you have any scheduling conflicts (vacation, work, etc.) that may prevent you from attending any of the regular weekly sessions? If so, please list those dates here.*

Are you able to commit at least 1-2 hours each week to complete out-of-class assignments and review the weekly lesson material?*

Yes

No

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Women's Business Center

Federal Share- 50%- $150,000

Non-Federal Share- 50%- $150,000

Total Program Cost: $300,000

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