Skip to content
Link to Mizzou Community Connect Link to UMKC Community Connect
Link to Missouri S&T Community Connect Link to UMSL Community Connect

University of Missouri System

Community Connect

What we do together

  • All Engagements
  • See Our Impact
  • Extension & Engagement Week
Twitter Facebook
  • All Engagements
  • See Our Impact
  • Extension & Engagement Week
Facebook share button Twitter share button
UMSL Business, Community Development, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Accelerator

The UMSL Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Accelerator is a first-of-its kind program that puts underrepresented entrepreneurs at the center of a purpose-driven, university-led accelerator that begins with a non-dilutive $50,000 capital injection. This accelerator would not be possible without the anonymous support of friends and the public commitment of Ameren Corporation, Edward Jones, and Express Scripts

Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Community-Engaged Research, Community-Engaged Teaching/Learning, Event, Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Accelerator

Startup founders from underrepresented populations earn up to $50,000 in funding through the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator.

The program, which started in fall 2020 accepts six founders into each cohort, is designed to boost early stage, scalable for-profit startups and companies that directly and positively impact under-served communities. The DEI Accelerator includes an eight-week business development program focused on supporting entrepreneurs from marginalized communities. Founders accepted in the first round of funding receive $50,000 in non-dilutive capital to support their businesses. They are also given access to a business development course, mentors, paid UMSL student interns, assistance with grant applications, technology support and incubator space.


The second cohort was selected in December 2021 and this group will conclude their participation in March 2022 with a demo day, allowing founders to showcase their businesses to community members, UMSL students and faculty and potential investors.


Article announcing DEI Accelerator

https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2021/12/10/second-dei-cohort-announcement/

https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2020/12/10/dei-accelerator-cohort/

https://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2020/10/09/dei-accelerator/

https://youtu.be/byrOY6j27UQ


Economic Development Entrepreneurship

Contact

Michael Kehoe
  Michael.Kehoe@UMSL.edu

Partner

Edward Jones etc.

Locations

  1 University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
  St Louis County, MO, USA

More Information

https://www.umsl.edu/accelerate/dei.html

Most Read

UNIVERCITIES EXCHANGE: Urban Public Transit- A Complex Route To Equity

UMKC, UMSL

MCLN’s Financial Leaedership of Nonprofit Organizations Series

UMKC

MCNL’s Basics of Effective Board Service: Preparing to Make a Difference

UMKC

MCNL’s Fundraising Tools Series

UMKC

0

Explore More Engagements

<< Nonprofit Navigation Series: More Facilities, More Problems? Nonprofit Workplace Facility Strategies in Our New Era
MCNL’s Basics of Effective Board Service: Preparing to Make a Difference >>

Explore More Engagements

<< Nonprofit Navigation Series: More Facilities, More Problems? Nonprofit Workplace Facility Strategies in Our New Era
UMKC Nonprofit
MCNL’s Basics of Effective Board Service: Preparing to Make a Difference >>
UMKC Nonprofit, Professional Development
  • University of Missouri System Community Connect
  • Mizzou Community Connect
  • UMKC Community Connect
  • Missouri S&T Community Connect
  • UMSL Community Connect
  • UM System
  • University of Missouri – Columbia
  • University of Missouri – Kansas City
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • University of Missouri – St. Louis
  • About Community Connect
  • Login
um system seal
Copyright ©2022 Curators of the University of Missouri. All Rights Reserved.