Business Accelerator Opened Applications for Miami Cohort
Local entrepreneurs have until October 27, 2026, to join the five-month program for growth and capital resources.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City has opened applications for its 2026 Miami business accelerator, offering local owners access to coaching and virtual networking. Qualifying participants will receive funding support provided by Bank of America and FedEx.
Why it matters
Small business owners in Miami can tap into resources, capital strategies, and a national network designed to scale operations and accelerate long-term growth. The five-month program culminates in a pitch competition where three businesses will share a $5,000 prize pool.
The accelerator offers a $5,000 total prize pool, including $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second, and $1,000 for third, distributed to competition winners. Participants join an existing national network of 7,000 alumni entrepreneurs.
The players
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
The organization managing the Inner City Capital Connections program for Miami entrepreneurs.
Bank of America
A funding partner providing financial support for qualifying businesses in the cohort.
FedEx
A corporate sponsor funding participation for businesses selected for the accelerator.
The details
The program includes virtual sessions, self-paced learning, and peer coaching to assist business owners with capital access. To participate, entrepreneurs must submit applications through the official online portal. The cohort officially kicks off with an in-person Opening Seminar scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Timeline
Applications for the 2026 Miami cohort opened on October 9, 2026.
The in-person Opening Seminar will take place on October 27, 2026.
Beyond the 305
The accelerator is part of the established Inner City Capital Connections program, which has grown to include a national alumni network of 7,000 entrepreneurs. This Miami cohort continues the initiative's pattern of providing localized resources to businesses that qualify for national support.
Local business owners should apply through the online portal if they are looking to gain specialized coaching and peer network connections. Those who advance to the capstone event will have the chance to compete for cash prizes totaling $5,000 at the end of the five-month session.
The takeaway
Business owners should review the application requirements immediately to ensure they are prepared for the October 27, 2026 start date. Keep track of the virtual session calendar once accepted to maximize the five-month program's resources.
What happens next
The in-person Opening Seminar is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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