Eligibility
Post 9/11 veterans with Honorable discharge.
Cost
The entire experience, including travel and lodging, is offered without any cost to participating Veterans
About
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans national program is a novel, one-of-a-kind initiative designed to leverage the skills, resources, and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans with a passion for entrepreneurship. The aim of the program is to open the door to economic opportunity for veterans by developing their competencies in creating and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture.
In 2015, the national EBV program expanded its consortium of schools to include the University of Missouri in Columbia. MU’s program is sponsored by the employees of Veterans United Home Loans through the VU Foundation.
Phases
Phase 1
A 30-day online course teaches participants business fundamentals and research.
Phase 2
An eight-day residency at MU exposes students to accomplished entrepreneurs, educators and business executives through workshops and coaching.
Next residency: May 30 - June 6, 2025
Phase 3
Participants receive 12 months of ongoing support delivered through the EBV Technical Assistance Program, a robust, comprehensive network of mentors, resources, and national partners.
