Entrepreneurship Program

Fourteen weeks.
One finished
business plan.

Bring your idea and about five hours a week. Leave with a tested business plan, 10 hours of one-on-one coaching, and 3 college credits, free, in English or Spanish.

Length
14 weeks, one class a week
Schedule
Evening classes, about 2 hours
Cost
Free, a $3,000+ value funded by Barclays
Where
Wilmington, Dover, Claymont, Milford & Georgetown
Who
Adults with a business idea, English or Spanish

What it is

A real plan,
not just a class.

The Entrepreneurship Program is Launcher's flagship 14-week course, built around the Plan It! workbook. One class a week, about two hours, with every participant working toward a written, tested business plan.

Alongside class time you get 10 hours of one-on-one coaching, free Stand By Me financial coaching, and materials included at no cost. Classes run in cohorts of 15 to 20, with about 5 hours of outside work expected each week. Graduate and you're eligible for Launcher's Business Lab for continued mentoring.

Fall 2026 cohorts are underway in Wilmington, Dover, and Claymont, and in Spanish in Milford and Georgetown with La Plaza. Applications for the next cohort are open now: apply today or join the interest list and we'll reach out when the next class forms.

What you get

Everything you need
to get moving.

01

A written business plan

Built week by week in the Plan It! workbook, tested and ready to use.

02

3 college credits

Earn 3 Wilmington University credits as part of the course.

03

10 hours of coaching

One-on-one time with your trainer to work through your plan and your numbers.

04

Free financial coaching

Stand By Me coaching is included at no cost, alongside your business coaching.

05

A cohort behind you

15 to 20 classmates working through the same workbook, at the same time.

06

A path to Business Lab

Graduate and you're eligible for free, ongoing advising with a Launcher mentor.

Eligibility

Who it's
for.

  • You have a business idea, or a business in its early stages
  • You can commit about 5 hours a week outside of class
  • You can attend one class a week for all 14 weeks
  • You live, work, or plan to open a business in Delaware
  • You want to take the course in English or in Spanish

Entrepreneur Journey

Ready to launch
your business?

1

Apply

Tell us about you and your idea. It takes a few minutes.

2

Review

Your application is reviewed by our team.

3

Enroll

Confirm your seat in the cohort and site that fits you.

4

Orientation

Meet your trainer, your classmates, and your workbook.

5

Launch

Graduate with a plan, a network, and a team behind you.

A Launcher trainer presenting to a class

Graduate Story

Having someone walk me through the numbers, help me understand my expenses, and guide me step-by-step gave me the confidence to make smarter business decisions.

Ramon JaquezTrucking business, Launcher graduate

Questions

What people
ask us.

Is the Entrepreneurship Program really free?
Yes. The 14-week course, coaching, and 3 college credits are all free, a $3,000+ value funded by Barclays.
How much time does it take each week?
One class a week, about 2 hours, plus roughly 5 hours of outside work on your business plan.
Is it offered in Spanish?
Yes. The course runs in English and Spanish. Milford and Georgetown classes are offered in Spanish with our partner La Plaza, (302) 614-0003.
Where are classes held?
Wilmington at the West End Education Center, Dover at Solid Rock Community Center, Claymont Community Center, and Spanish classes in Milford and Georgetown with La Plaza.
Can I still apply for the fall 2026 cohort?
Fall 2026 cohorts are already underway. Apply now and our team will place you in the next available class, or add you to the interest list for the following cohort.
What happens after I graduate?
You join the Launcher alumni network and become eligible for free, ongoing advising through Business Lab, plus continued access to Stand By Me financial coaching.

Your business plan
starts here.

Fourteen weeks from now, you could have a plan, a network, and a team behind you.