The Hartford Small Business Virtual Accelerator Summer 2026
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The Hartford Small Business Virtual Accelerator Summer 2026 cohort, hosted on Main Street America’s Small Business Hub, will bring 30 small-scale producers, makers, artisans and creators together for a summer of facilitated and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
This high-impact, hybrid learning experience is designed to help entrepreneurs scale operations, expand e-commerce, and increase sales. Through expert-led sessions, practical self-paced courses, and powerful peer connections, participants gain the tools and strategies needed to turn production capacity into measurable revenue growth.
The 12-week Virtual Accelerator Cohort will run from June 2 to August 21, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
- the business owner must be a small-scale producer, manufacturer, maker or creator that makes or finishes a product in the United States
- the business owner is available and willing to dedicate at least 1-2 hours per week to the learning and peer community
- the business owner is ready to scale one or more areas of their business
- the business owner must be nominated by a Main Street accredited or affiliate program
- the business owner signed a commitment letter to complete the Accelerator Program
* Small-Scale producers will be able to self-nominate but priority will be given to small-scale producers that are referred by Main Street programs.