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Tribe Ventures Accelerator
Also known as: Tribe Ventures
William & Mary · Williamsburg, VA
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$500 – $1,000
Equity
None
Application
Semiannual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
High confidence
Tribe Ventures Accelerator is a semester-based acceleration program for W&M students with ventures beyond the idea stage. Selected ventures receive a $1,000 award, hot desk workspace at the Hub, and startup support from experienced entrepreneurs and mentors. Participants commit approximately 10 hours/week to mentor office hours, customer discovery, team work sessions, cohort meetings, and a venture showcase. Special focus areas include AI4Health (AI for healthcare, $1,000 total funding pool) and the Will Payne Clean Energy Initiative ($500 award). Competitive application process.
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