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Stored deadline is 2026-01-31 but page shows February 2, 2026 as the application deadline.
Cultivate Small Business (Spring 2026 Cohort) is sponsored by Santander US, in partnership with Babson College and ICIC. Free 12-week food-focused curriculum with mentorship and unrestricted capital grants for early-stage food entrepreneurs. Operates in Boston area.
Requires 1+ year in operation, $25,000-$1M revenue, and 1-10 full-time equivalent employees.
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CSB is a free 12-week MBA-style program that provides a customized curriculum through live virtual classes. Successful graduates leave the program with a fully formulated business plan and pitch, a strong grasp on their target market, financials, and growth goals. All participants who complete the program receive a $2,500 grant, with exemplary graduates eligible for awards of up to $20,000.
The program assists U.S. entrepreneurs by providing: Live virtual classes taught by Babson College professors A curriculum built for food business owners A network of fellow food entrepreneurs and industry experts Capital grant awards from $2,500 up to $20,000 Apply now to the Spring 2026 cohort, which will run virtually for 12 weeks from March 26 to June 11 . Graduation will take place late June or early July.
Application deadline: February 2, 2026 Any entrepreneur leading an early-stage food industry business (e.g., retail, processing, technology, manufacturing, food services) that meets the criteria below is eligible to participate: In operation for at least one year as of November 1, 2025 Have 1-10 FTEs (full-time equivalent) employees (including the entrepreneur) Revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year Located in the United States Email CultivateSmallBusiness@santander.
us with questions or for additional program details. Cultivate Small Business is fully funded by Santander. The program is a collaboration between Santander , Babson College , and ICIC.
ICIC drives inclusive economic prosperity in under-resourced communities through innovative research and programs to create jobs, income, and wealth for local residents.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Food industry businesses in the US with 1-10 FTE employees (including founder), annual revenues $25K-$1M, in operation at least one year as of November 1, 2025. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 to $20,000 per graduate. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Cultivate Small Business (Spring 2026 Cohort) is funded by Santander US, in partnership with Babson College and ICIC. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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