The Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence BRIDGE Program
Program Dates: March 23, 2026 - May 11, 2026
Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2026
The BRIDGE Program (Building Resources for Investment, Development, and Growth in Entrepreneurship) is a cohort-based initiative designed to support Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) entrepreneurs by equipping them with the technical knowledge, resources, and personalized guidance necessary to access both debt and equity capital. The program addresses critical gaps in financial literacy, strategic planning, and investor readiness through a structured curriculum that combines expert-led instruction with individualized mentoring, enabling participants to build sustainable and scalable businesses.
The eight-week program is delivered in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions and the option to join virtually via Zoom. Program components include weekly expert-led workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and applied learning activities that reinforce key concepts and support real-world implementation.
Each week includes: