Women Entrepreneurs! We’ve got some special opportunities to share with you! Hacker Lab announced last week that they are opening their next round of the MAKEHERS Accelerator! The Accelerator is an 8-week program designed to support low-income Sacramento women in their entrepreneurship endeavors. After successful completion of the program, participants receive $1000 of seed funding. If you’re interested, you must apply by April 29. The program starts May 10. Application, eligibility requirements and other details here.

If you’re the founder of a women-led technology business, the FourthWave Accelerator may be a great fit for you. They will open up applications for the 16-week program in May and the accelerator starts August 1. You can get a head start by registering to attend an info session that will be held on Zoom during the lunch hour on May 10.

If you’re looking for one-on-one help, rather than joining a cohort program, check out the California Capital Women’s Business Center.

Finally, no matter what your gender, you can participate in next week’s Mentor Sacramento Sprint. Think of it as “speed dating” but with mentors. You’ll have an opportunity to meet with three different mentors during the Zoom event. But you must sign up to participate by Monday, May 2! Sign up here.

Applications Due

There’s a lot going on in the next few weeks for entrepreneurs in our region! Check out this week’s Startup Digest for a full listing (plus you can sign up to get the digest weekly in your inbox while you’re there!).

This Week’s Best Bet

Startup Happy Hour Spring Social, Apr 26, 5 PM. Mingle with other entrepreneurs and startup founders at a casual Happy Hour Social in an outdoor setting at Drake’s BARN in West Sacramento. Isn’t it about time to have an opportunity to connect with your Startup Community in the flesh? In person at Drake’s: The Barn in West Sac

Plan Ahead

Mentor Sacramento Sprint, May 4, Noon. Mentor Speed Dating! During Mentor Sacramento Sprint, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to meet with three mentors in 15-minute private sessions on Zoom. You must sign up by May 2 to participate. Online

Capital Region Small Business Week, May 2-7. This week is a time for entrepreneurs and business owners to learn the skills and make the connections that will drive them towards the future they’re envisioning. It is a time to celebrate all the work it takes to build a successful business. This week is dedicated to small businesses and what they mean for our local economy. In person and Online

Davis Discovery Days Summit, May 9-13. This week of research and innovation focused events will engage expert innovators, researchers, investors, producers and manufacturers who are committed to advancing long-term solutions for challenges at the intersection of food and health. In person

Connect

Looking to connect with other entrepreneurs? Join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group! Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.

Looking for an advisor? Mentor Sacramento is a great place to connect with an experienced advisor who through their experience, can help you advance your business. It’s free to participate. Check it out here.