Veteran Entrepreneurship Initiative
STRIVE
Startup Training Resources to
Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurs
A seven-meeting intensive program built for those who’ve already proven they can do hard things — now let’s build something that lasts.
Apply Now — Fall 2026
Dates TBD.
Meetings
Veteran-Focused
No Cost to Participants
Who it’s for
Built for
Those Who
Served
STRIVE isn’t a generic business course. It’s designed specifically for the military community — people who understand discipline, mission-focus, and the drive to succeed under pressure. If you’ve got a business idea and a commitment to see it through, this program will give you the strategy, skills, and support to make it real.
- ★Veterans
- ★Active Duty Service Members
- ★Reservists
- ★National Guard Members
- ★Military Spouses
- ★Transitioning Service Members
How It Works
Three Ways
You’ll Learn
A structured, hands-on curriculum designed around how entrepreneurs actually build things.
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Pre-class assignments and readings prepare you to hit the ground running each week — so every in-person session goes deeper, faster.
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Weekly evening sessions, one night per week for seven weeks. Interactive, discussion-driven, and led by subject matter experts who’ve been in the trenches.
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You’ll be matched one-on-one with an experienced mentor who provides personalized guidance, accountability, and real-world resources throughout the program.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Your Business.
Ready to Launch.
A clear value proposition and a business model built to withstand real-world scrutiny.
A polished, investor-ready document you can use to secure funding, partners, or customers.
Practical knowledge drawn from industry veterans and mentors who’ve built businesses themselves.
The ability to identify potential challenges before they become problems — and a plan to navigate them.
The mindset, frameworks, and real-world practice to move from idea to action with conviction.
Peers, mentors, and industry professionals invested in your success — long after the program ends.
Ready to STRIVE?
Free for all eligible veterans, service members & military spouses
STRIVE Program — A Syracuse University IVMF Initiative
In collaboration with the Entrepreneurs’ Center & Miami Valley SBDC