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BRING LIGHTSHIP
TO YOUR CITY

LIGHTSHIP SUPPORTS REMARKABLE ENTREPRENEURS & ECOSYSTEMS

Lightship Foundation partners with foundations, governments, and corporations to bridge the gap between high-growth startups and remarkable entrepreneurs through talent development, effective programming, and capital investments. 

HOW WE HELP

Lightship Foundation is dedicated to joining the work to foster a thriving entrepreneurial landscape in cities across the US. Our mission revolves around empowering remarkable entrepreneurs and innovators in often overlooked geographies, by offering invaluable guidance, unwavering support, and access to a robust network that is essential for the growth and sustainability of their businesses.

At Lightship, we share a deep commitment to improving the prospects of remarkable founders and their enterprises. We believe in the transformative power of partnership to bridge the gap between minority-led high-growth startups and the wealth of meaningful opportunities that exist. Through talent development initiatives and specialized programming, we strive to cultivate a truly inclusive ecosystem that fosters innovation and prosperity within all the communities we serve. 

LEARN ABOUT OUR IMPACT

Read about how Lightship Foundation’s programming affected the lives of founders and innovators in Florida, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Michigan and Ohio. 

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Download our 2023 Lightship Impact Report 

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OUR PROGRAMS

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BOOTCAMP

Lightship Bootcamp is a comprehensive early-stage business advancement program offering tailored educational content and extensive networking opportunities for women and Founders of Color. Through a 2.5-day intensive coursework, participants gain a profound understanding of product development, fundraising, and business models.

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ACCELERATOR

Lightship Accelerator is a 12-week program fostering inclusive acceleration, education, and opportunities for women and Founders of Color in the tech space, featuring investment from Lightship Capital. The program comprises six weeks of tailored curriculum and six weeks of focused "work sprints," covering areas such as Branding, Messaging, Corporate Partnerships, and Customer Development.

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LIGHTWORK

Lightwork serves as a gathering for founders, creators, and innovators to connect and foster community, offering a platform to address individual entrepreneurial challenges and collaboratively generate solutions.

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SHOWCASE

Lightship Showcase shines a spotlight on program participants, offering valuable insights into the success of startups within their thriving ecosystem. This event encourages the community to discover the growth stories of entrepreneurs and understand the compelling reasons behind their choice to nurture their ventures in their city.

OUR CITY PARTNERS

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