We Supply the Bootstraps;
You Bring the Hustle.
The Boost Pad equips entrepreneurs in Charlotte with the mentorship, funding, and resources to launch and grow impactful businesses.
APPLICATIONS
NOW OPEN
Join Cohort 13 of The Boost Pad
Our premier entrepreneur accelerator designed to help early-stage founders build, launch, and grow sustainable businesses.
Register to our upcoming events
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
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INFO SESSION #1 (IN PERSON)
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Do Greater Charlotte 2400 Greenland Avenue Charlotte, NC 28208
Learn about The Boost Pad Cohort 13 at our in-person information session. Meet the team, explore the program, ask questions, and discover how our accelerator can help grow your business.
INFO SESSION #1 (IN PERSON)
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INFO SESSION #2 (VIRTUAL)
Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us online from anywhere.
Join us online to learn everything you need to know about Cohort 13. Meet The Boost Pad team, explore program benefits, and get your questions answered from anywhere.
INFO SESSION #2 (VIRTUAL)
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COHORT 13 KICKOFF
Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Do Greater Charlotte 2400 Greenland Avenue Charlotte, NC 28208
Celebrate the official launch of Cohort 13! Meet your fellow entrepreneurs, connect with mentors, and begin your journey through The Boost Pad's 14-week accelerator program.
COHORT 13 KICKOFF
Our Impact Reaches Across Hundreds of Founders
and Businesses in Charlotte and Beyond.
The Boost Pad Founders are those who dream boldly, build fearlessly, and uplift their communities.
Our Core Belief:
Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind economic mobility.
What We Do:
Provide entrepreneurial training, startup resources and community connectivity.
Why We Do It:
To bridge the gap for entrepreneurs and create equal opportunities.
The Boost Pad incubator
A 14-week program designed to take your business from idea to launch. Followed by six months of mentorship to keep you on track.
- Build the Foundation - Define your vision and goals
- Develop Your Solution - Hone your business model and value proposition.
- Strengthen the Core - Master finance, legal, and operational essentials.
- Make It Real - Craft your pitch and prepare to scale.
Self-Paced/Digital Platform
Access our comprehensive curriculum and learning materials at your own pace through our digital platform's self-paced courses.
Comprehensive Online Curriculum
Dive deep into our proven online LMS curriculum.
Focusing on 4 Curriculum Blocks
- Your Idea
- Idea Development
- Finance & Legal
- Business Launch
Supportive Community
Connect with a network of fellow founders facing similar challenges, experiences, and offer support.
How We Deliver
Journey Planner customized materials, modules for flexible learning, and downloadable resources, articles, and video for in-depth learning.
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Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level?
Schedule a 30-minute consultation with one of our dedicated team members at The Boost Pad! We're here to equip emerging entrepreneurs like you with:
- Strategic Guidance
- Develop Innovative Solutions
- Build Sustainable Enterprises
Let’s chat about how we can help you advance economic mobility in Charlotte and turn your ideas into reality. We can’t wait to meet you!
