Women founders in session at a BBOP workshop in the Center

Flagship program, no cost

Beyond Ideation

An eight-week online cohort that turns an early idea into a business model and pitch. Finalists compete in the BIG IDEAS Pitch Competition.

Join an information session See the pitch competition

What it is

Built for a first idea, start to pitch

For: Early-stage founders, curious and ready to explore, validate, and pitch an idea. Created for Women of Color entrepreneurs.

No cost · Eight-week online cohort with live instruction and office hours

How it ends

The BIG IDEAS Pitch Competition stage

Beyond Ideation ends on the BIG IDEAS Pitch Competition stage, where finalists compete for non-dilutive cash awards.

See the competitions and past winners

How to join

Join an information session

Information sessions are held online on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.

Join an information session