Peer Support Groups
Four virtual groups meet 5 to 6 PM: Construction on the 2nd Wednesday, Beauty on the 2nd Thursday, Entrepreneurship on the 4th Wednesday, and Retail and Sales on the 4th Thursday. Open to all Launcher graduates.
Programs
Seven ways
to grow.
Whether you have an idea on a napkin or a storefront on Main Street, there's a Launcher program built for exactly where you are. Free education, coaching, and access to capital, from your first business plan to your second location.
01
Entrepreneurship Program
14 weeks, a finished business plan, one-on-one coaching, and 3 college credits. Free, in English and Spanish.Start here
02Business Lab
Your plan is written. Now get a mentor. Free one-on-one advising for Launcher graduates.For graduates
03Main Street Accelerator
Eight sessions for brick and mortar businesses on Delaware's Main Streets, with the Delaware Division of Small Business.2+ years in business
04Food Cohort
Menu costing, bookkeeping, and cash flow for food trucks, caterers, and restaurants. With the Wilmington Kitchen Collective.Food entrepreneurs
05Youth Launcher
Teens team up, build a real business, and pitch for cash prizes. Free for ages 13 to 18.Ages 13 to 18
06Ignite Loan Program
Up to $10,000 at 2% with zero fees and monthly coaching, built for Launcher graduates.Access to capital
07Volunteer Program
Mentor an entrepreneur, share your expertise, or lead a workshop. One hour can change a business.Give back
Find your fit
Not sure where
to start?
I have an idea
Start with the Entrepreneurship Program
14 free weeks to turn your idea into a written, tested business plan, with coaching and college credit along the way.
I graduated from LauncherKeep going with Business Lab, Ignite, or Food Cohort
Free mentoring in Business Lab, a low-interest Ignite loan, or the Food Cohort if you're building a food business.
I already run a storefrontGrow with the Main Street Accelerator
Eight sessions built for brick and mortar businesses on a Delaware Main Street, 2 or more years in operation.
Already a graduate
More for
graduates.
The Way Home
The same 14-week Plan It! program, hosted by The Way Home in Georgetown for returning citizens building a business plan, coaching, and a path forward.
Stand By Me
Free financial coaching available to Launcher participants and graduates, alongside your business coaching.
Your program
is waiting.
Seven ways in, one team behind every one of them. Find yours and get started today.