Sephora Accelerate Brand Incubator Program

Sephora Accelerate Brand Incubator Program is sponsored by Sephora. A six-month program offering mentorship, merchandising support, and potential funding to innovative beauty brand founders of color.

Sephora Accelerate is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for brands to build , refine , and grow with the power of Sephora. From mentorship and community to resources and an opportunity to launch at Sephora, it’s a brand incubation program that elevates the next generation of founders so we can evolve the future of beauty together. Fill out the online application by March 31 at 5PM PST.

We will notify you of our selected applicants by summer. Participate in our best-in-class incubator curriculum — supported by unparalleled mentorship — as we build, refine, and grow your brand together. Graduate with strategic readiness for confidently navigating retail, poised to help evolve the next generation of beauty.

As an Accelerate participant, you’ll have game-changing access to industry leaders, beauty brand founders, and Sephora executives in addition to playbooks for retail success and other best-in-class resources. Think of it as a direct line to beauty’s most dialed-in community and a crash course in how to take your brand to the next level—with an opportunity to launch at Sephora too.

Tap into Sephora’s network and global expertise Gain access, brand exposure, and mentorship in building winning global beauty brands. Industry best-in-class curriculum and resources Multidimensional program focused on establishing, growing, and refining strong brands. Playbook for retail readiness Graduate with insights and strategies that help set brands up for success.

Opportunity to launch at Sephora As a plus-up, a selection of participating brands may be chosen from each cohort to be sold at Sephora. The Accelerate Board is made up of industry experts, functioning in roles such as mentors, session leaders, and more. Our Accelerate cohort has invaluable access to their insights.

Applications Close at 5PM PST Accelerate Your Brand with Sephora Ready to build, refine, and grow your beauty brand with the power of Sephora? Please complete all fields.