One out of 10 small businesses in the U.S. are veteran-owned. That's around 2.4 million businesses.
Even with that entrepreneurial spirit, only 52% of small businesses remain open through their fifth year.
ACP aims to improve the odds for our population.
ACP Ventures is committed to empowering Veteran and Active Duty military spouse entrepreneurs with a 1-on-1 year long mentorship with an industry expert, on-demand resources, and an accessible Village of supporters.
Our mission is to cultivate a legacy of informed Veterans and Active Duty military spouses who venture their entrepreneurial journey with intention, creating enduring impact for themselves and their communities.
Take the first step today, and become a part of ACP Ventures. Your entrepreneurial journey awaits, with a Village ready to support you every step of the way.
ACP welcomes applications from service members, veterans and spouses who meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Active duty service members (including members of the Reserve and National Guard).
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Veterans of the armed forces that have served at least 180 days on active duty orders since September 11, 2001.
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Surviving spouses and spouses of severely wounded post-9/11 veterans.
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Service members who served less than 180 days of active duty since 9/11, but who were injured while serving or training.
For exceptions to this policy, please email the ACP Ventures team at acp-ventures@acp-usa.org with an explanation of your circumstances.
If you served prior to 9/11, please join us on acpvillage.org where military-affiliated entrepreneurs find ongoing support, premium resources and connections in real-time.
