IVMF STRIVE at Miami Valley Entrepreneurs Center
IVMF (Syracuse University) + Miami Valley Entrepreneurs Center
Eligibility
Veterans with DD-214, active-duty within reach of separation, and eligible dependents (spouses, family with COE/SOB/DD1300). Applicants must have a budding business concept. Requires application, resume, letter of recommendation, and service documentation.
Award
Free local 3-phase entrepreneurship training + community mentor network
Deadlines
Multiple cycles per year · Contact local partner for current cohort dates
Editor's take
Local partner: Kim Klopfenstein. Delivered at Dayton, OH. Application via IVMF central portal.
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