Veterans In Business Accelerator

The City of El Paso’s Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) invites veteran-owned businesses to apply for participation in our upcoming Veterans in Business Accelerator.

📅 Date: Summer 2026

⏰ Time: TBD

📍 Location: In-person throughout city limits

💥DEADLINE TO APPLY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026💥

The accelerator will combine a 4-week structured bootcamp, one-on-one technical assistance, support to help participants strengthen core business skills, improve access to capital and connect with the Entrepreneurial Support Organizations. Participants who attend and complete all 6 courses will receive a $500 micro-grant.

Business Eligibility

• Must be at least 51% veteran-owned
• Must be an honorably discharged veteran
• Business and/or business owner must operate/live within the El Paso County

Selection

• Spaces available to only 8 veteran-owned businesses
• Applications are reviewed and selected by a committee
• All applicants will be notified by email of their application status. Selected businesses will receive a confirmation email with next steps for participating in the Veterans in Business Accelerator. Failure to respond within 72 hours will be deemed a withdrawal from the program.