Cal State San Bernardino Veterans Entrepreneurship Program
Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE), CSUSB
Eligibility
Veterans, active duty service members, and military spouses. Southern California focus but open to broader applicants.
Award
Fully-funded 5-month program: 1 month foundational workshops, followed by 4 months of individualized consulting. Serves veterans, active duty, and military spouses.
Deadlines
Cohort-based (fall) · Fall 2026 related application deadline July 31, 2026.
Editor's take
New program marketed by IECE at Cal State San Bernardino. Serves veterans, active duty, and spouses. 5-month format: foundational workshops then individualized consulting.
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