VETRN: Veteran Entrepreneurial Training & Resource Network
VETRN (SBA SDVETP grantee)
Eligibility
Service-disabled veterans and veterans who own or want to grow a small business. SBA-funded SDVETP grantee.
Award
Free multi-month cohort program with peer support, mentors, and business growth curriculum
Deadlines
Multiple cohorts per year · Fall 2026 cohort applications open now. Limited seats. Apply at vetrn.org before the cohort fills.
Editor's take
Fall 2026 cohort applications open now. Limited seats. 14th year of the program. Free online MBA-style curriculum for veteran small business owners and family members. Apply through vetrn.org.
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