Our Programs, Courses, & Events

We offer a variety of programs, courses, and opportunities for founders, budding entrepreneurs, and small business owners to connect with content that can help transform their understanding of business and to connect with each other to build lasting relationships. Check out some of what we have to offer below.

Accelerate Lab: Startup Bootcamp

A 7-week immersive program helping first-time founders turn ideas into reality through business fundamentals and one-on-one mentorship. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

SmallBiz U

A 3-week workshop series on business fundamentals, available for all to apply and focused on early-stage business owners across the region. Open to the public.

Biz Growth

Connect with and learn from experts regarding topics that drive successful business growth (e.g. marketing, financial, legal, and human resources). Open to the public.

Code to Reality

Join us to learn how to utilize no-code and low-code platforms along with AI to build and grow your tech-based business idea. Open to the public.

The Local Grind

Connect with other entrepreneurs and enjoy the brew. Hear from experienced leaders and successful entrepreneurs about their business and career journeys. Open to the public.

Founders Roundtable

A monthly roundtable for peer learning, investor Q&A, and cross-industry networking. Open to the public.

Pitch & Mingle

Join these informal sessions to share your business ideas with other entrepreneurs and get feedback. Open to the public.

Pitch Circuit

Join this competition and test the viability of your business idea in front of potential investors and customers. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Meetups

Informal gatherings of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to build connections, exchange ideas, and support each other. Open to the public.

Skills Hub

Interested in growing your skills in areas like Generative AI, videography, or website content? Register for these courses learn about these topics and many more.

Startup Speaker Series

Hear candid talks and insider insights from founders, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of business. Register for attendance.

Events Calendar 2025

09/19

Coffee & Conversations

09/23

Turning Your App Idea into Reality (Small Biz U)

09/23

Shoot Better with Your Smartphone (Part 1)

09/25

Shoot Better with Your Smartphone (Part 2) Small Biz U)

09/30

Where am I headed? Defining Your business (Accelerate Lab)

10/02

Champions Edge – Developing a winning entrepreneurial mindset (Small Biz U)

10/03

Coffee & Conversations

10/07

Know Your Market – Market Research and Customer Profiles (Accelerate Lab)

10/09

Creating Relationships to Grow Your Business (Biz Growth)

10/14

Stand Out: Develop a competitive advantage in business (Accelerate Lab)

10/16

Startup Speaker Series

10/17

Coffee & Conversations

10/21

Minding Your Business – How to implement daily operations for success (Accelerate Lab)

10/23

Going Global – Augusta entrepreneur speakers’ series on how to scale your business (Biz Growth)

10/28

Show Me the Money – Business Financial Planning and Funding (Accelerate Lab)

10/30

How to become investor and business banking ready (Biz Growth)

10/31

Coffee & Conversations

11/04

Preparing Your Business for Federal Contracts (Small Biz U)

11/06

Business Networking Social

11/07

Coffee & Conversations

11/11

Coffee & Conversations

11/13

The Maker’s Space – Creating Your First Prototype (Biz Growth)

11/18

Pitch & Mingle

12/12

Business Christmas Pop-up (Prerequisite Class Required)

Upcoming Events

Accelerate Augusta held its ribbon cutting in partnership with the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. Entrepreneurs, community leaders, partners, board members, and elected officials came out to support this game-changing event.

Accelerate Augusta Ribbon Cutting - October 10, 2025

Accelerate Augusta’s inaugural opening.

Accelerate AI - Spring 2026

Empowering and engaging the local entrepreneurs with exposure to some of the top minds in Artificial Intelligence.

Pitch Circuit - Held Quarterly

Watch local founders pitch their startups to real investors. Open to the public to apply and attend.