Small Business

A.I. Accelerator

Full Scholarship Selection Rules

Full scholarships will go to companies who have the best potential to use AI to grow their business, serve customers, support employees, and help their community.

Up to 10 applicants will be granted a full $30,000 scholarship to attend Innovation Bound's 2026 AI Accelerator according to the following rules:

1. Applicants will be judged on a merit basis using the provided company website and business owner LinkedIn profile, along with any additional information judges can find.
2. The judges are Costa Michailidis and David Lomas from Innovation Bound, and they will be using both AI tools and input from teammates to assist in making their determinations.
3. The full $30,000 scholarship winners will be chosen on a rolling basis.
4. Selection criteria include the business' potential to leverage AI, commitment to AI adoption, need for assistance, and the potential positive impact of business if successful using AI.
5. Applicants must be a business owner, co-founder, or executive with decision-making authority and an active LinkedIn profile. Business must be in good legal standing. Only one applicant per company will be accepted. All applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements will receive at least a partial scholarship towards the program cost.
6. This is a merit-based selection process with no element of chance. Innovation Bound reserves the right to determine scholarship recipients at its sole discretion.
7. Applying is free. Final program participation requires acceptance of terms and conditions. Total approximate retail value of each full scholarship is $30,000. Void where prohibited. No purchase neccessary. Minimum age 18 and up.

We look forward to learning about you and your business!