Applications Open for SCAPE 2022 Accelerator Program

Successful Business Support Organization Begins 9th Cohort

Jan. 3, 2022 (Durango, Colo.) -- Applications are open for the 2022 Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE). SCAPE works with start-ups and early-stage companies to help launch their next bright idea to the market. This will be SCAPE’s 9th cohort following a successful year of acquisitions, fundraising and community events.

The core of SCAPE is an intensive 6 month accelerator program that prepares companies for expansion. With 8 years under their belt, the program has a proven approach to helping companies take their ideas to the next level. From product development and marketing to operations and finance, the SCAPE curriculum has a robust catalog of topics geared towards company launch, growth and success. The goal is to provide the education, skills, and a support network for rural Four Corners entrepreneurs to develop strong businesses in the region. SCAPE serves Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico businesses and investors. Primary focus will be given to applicants with ventures wanting to market and compete outside the local area while remaining headquartered in the region.

Beginning January 2022, SCAPE will be hitting the road to tour the Four Corners region and connect with potential applicants. In partnership with local business support organizations, each community will have a unique event offering, like founder stories, cider tasting, office hours, mentor Q&A’s, lunch and learns. The tour kicks-off in Durango on January 7th and will hit Dolores, Pagosa Springs, Farmington, and Silverton. More information can be found at: www.goscape.org/events

To date, SCAPE has launched 43 companies which have raised $27,000,000 in capital contributing to the creation of 200 local jobs. Companies accepted into the program are supported by an incredible network of mentors, internal staff, fellow entrepreneurs and local investors, because it really does take a village. Learn more about SCAPE’s application, the deadline to apply is January 31, 2022: www.goscape.org/apply

Media Contact: 

Brittany Cupp

SCAPE

970-317-0880

brittany@goscape.org