Deadline: August 8, 2025

Applications are open for the Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp 2025. The Bootcamp is a cornerstone program of the New Voices Foundation, designed to empower entrepreneurs by providing the essential tools to launch & execute and grow & scale their businesses.

Built around the PACE model — Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise — this virtual learning program delivers comprehensive entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and peer collaboration. Whether you are just starting out or poised to expand, the Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp offers a curated curriculum, actionable insights, and a powerful network to support your journey.


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Bootcamp Details

The Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp will run from September 2025 through December 2025 and will be divided into two dedicated cohorts that cater to your current business stage:

Launch and Execute Cohort (very early-stage founders who are launching and executing business ideas):

  • Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on MONDAYS
  • Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on WEDNESDAYS

Grow and Scale Cohort (more established founders aiming to scale operations and impact):

  • Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on TUESDAYS
  • Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on THURSDAYS

Benefits

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  • Receive practical, actionable education designed for your business’s growth phase.
  • Gain ongoing support from coaches, expert facilitators, and diverse peer entrepreneurs.
  • Become part of a mission-driven community dedicated to helping underrepresented founders succeed.
  • Develop mastery in Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise to set up your business for lasting success.
  • Access peer collaboration opportunities, mentorship, and a thriving network.

Eligibility

  • Ambitious entrepreneurs at any stage — whether you are taking your very first steps in business or preparing to elevate your company to new heights.
  • Women, Black entrepreneurs, and people of color seeking community, guidance, and access to resources.
  • Founders with innovative ideas or established businesses looking to benefit from world-class mentorship, expert instruction, and a collaborative network.

Application


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For more information, visit Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp.

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