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Access Accelerator SBDC Bahamas
We support Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in The Bahamas and maximise the creation of economic impact through strategic partnerships.
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I need a business plan. Does Access Accelerator help with that?
To help clients meet some of the critical requirements for the Access Accelerator programme and to gain a better understanding of the business they intend to launch or expand, these supplementary services are available: A self-pace ...Which financial institutions are Access Accelerator Funding Partners?
1. Bahamas Development Bank 2. Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund 3. Fidelity Bank 4. Royal Bank of Canada 5. Simplified lending 6. Yoko LimitedWhat is the flagship Access Accelerator Programme?
The flagship programme of Access Accelerator offers startup and existing businesses, on all islands of The Bahamas, access to grant, loan and equity funding. The Government of The Bahamas allotted $25 million for a period of 5 years ($5 million per ...How many islands have benefitted from the services of Access Accelerator?
The Access Accelerator has funded clients on 15 islands in The Bahamas. These include: Abaco Acklins Andros Berry Islands Bimini Cat Island Crooked Island Eleuthera Exuma Grand Bahama Inagua Long Island Mayaguana New Providence San SalvadorWhat is the Guaranteed Loan Programme?
The flagship programme of Access Accelerator is also known as the guaranteed loan programme which offers startup and existing businesses access to grant, loan and equity funding.
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What are the requirements for the Standalone Grant Programme?
Required Application Documents (A²) Complete the Executive Summary Template on the application form Proof of citizenship (Passport or Voter’s Card) Business License Invoices/Quotes/Estimates and Vendor Wire Instructions Use of Funds (Must ...Who is eligible to apply for the Standalone Grant Programme?
Eligible start-up or existing businesses that apply through A2; majority Bahamian-owned businesses; gross annual revenues less than $5M; fewer than 50 employees; a valid business license from the Department of Inland Revenue (DIR); have not been ...I applied for the Access Accelerator Standalone Grants Programme, when will I be notified regarding my application’s status?
All Applications will be reviewed once the application deadline expires on Friday, October 30th, 2020. All applicants will be contacted about their application status. The approval process will take up to two weeks.How do I obtain the Entrepreneurship Seminar Certificate?
Once you submit your application you will be sent a link to attend and complete the mandatory (2) two-hour Entrepreneurship Seminar before the application deadline at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th or forfeit one's submission.When will the Standalone Grant application be open?
The application form for the third round of Standalone Grants will open on Monday, February 1st, 2021. You can review the information, eligibility and process on our website's Standalone Grant Webpage here. Interested applicants have three weeks to ...