SBA Resources: Optimizing Veteran and Military Spouse Success
For veterans and military spouses, entrepreneurship provides a powerful pathway to continue serving—by turning military-honed skills, such as leadership, adaptability and resilience, into small business ownership. Sometimes, navigating the transition from military life to business ownership comes with unique challenges. That’s where SBA resource partners make a big difference.
Through SBA grants, the following veteran entrepreneurial training programs help mentor and educate business owners at each stage of their businesses. Most programs are offered at no cost; however, some require veterans and military spouses to fund their own travel and fees.
Explore the following SBA-backed Entrepreneurship Training Programs that offer training and resources to veteran entrepreneurs:
The SBA also offers Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Programs that provide education, connections and opportunities for women veterans and military spouses to cultivate mentorships. These programs are:
Lacy Hardman, a STRIVE Entrepreneurship Training Program participant, remarked, “I finished the class with a clear plan and a team of advisors I can trust to turn to for help as I implement my plan.” Just like Hardman did, you can receive the tailored training, guidance and encouragement to develop your business. These training programs provide the tools for you to avoid costly missteps, sharpen your strategy and confidently pursue growth.
Connect with one of these programs today and take the next step toward realizing your entrepreneurial vision.
Visit sba.gov/veterans and follow the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
For veterans and military spouses, entrepreneurship provides a powerful pathway to continue serving—by turning military-honed skills, such as leadership, adaptability and resilience, into small business ownership. Sometimes, navigating the transition from military life to business ownership comes with unique challenges. That’s where SBA resource partners make a big difference.
Through SBA grants, the following veteran entrepreneurial training programs help mentor and educate business owners at each stage of their businesses. Most programs are offered at no cost; however, some require veterans and military spouses to fund their own travel and fees.
Explore the following SBA-backed Entrepreneurship Training Programs that offer training and resources to veteran entrepreneurs:
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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) – St. Joseph’s University:
- Provides immersive training followed by a year of continued mentoring to support business growth.
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National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) – Oklahoma State University:
- Combines intensive instruction with ongoing mentorship to help veterans strengthen their business strategy and execution.
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Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP):
- Delivers no-cost training and mentorship focused on helping veteran-owned businesses compete for and manage federal contracts.
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Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network (VETRN):
- Offers structured business education and mentorship designed for veteran entrepreneurs to grow and scale their companies.
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Warrior Rising:
- Connects veterans to coaching, education and mentorship to turn business ideas into actionable plans.
The SBA also offers Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Programs that provide education, connections and opportunities for women veterans and military spouses to cultivate mentorships. These programs are:
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D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE):
- Includes a virtual business fundamentals course followed by a conference to empower women veterans and military spouses to grow their business ideas or new companies.
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Our Native American Business Entrepreneurship Network (ONABEN):
- Offers mentorship and hosts events and a conference to help entrepreneurs thrive.
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Utah Veteran Business Resource Center - Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE):
- The STRIVE program offers veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs the opportunity to take an early-stage business idea through a rigorous six-week training program.
Lacy Hardman, a STRIVE Entrepreneurship Training Program participant, remarked, “I finished the class with a clear plan and a team of advisors I can trust to turn to for help as I implement my plan.” Just like Hardman did, you can receive the tailored training, guidance and encouragement to develop your business. These training programs provide the tools for you to avoid costly missteps, sharpen your strategy and confidently pursue growth.
Connect with one of these programs today and take the next step toward realizing your entrepreneurial vision.
Visit sba.gov/veterans and follow the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.