SEED SPOT published a recap of the Made for Retail Chicago Pitch Competition, open applications for the Emerging Retail Brand Accelerator Midwest through September 28, and a free YouTube recording walking through SEED SPOT's 2026–2027 programs, application tips, and alumni stories.

SEED SPOT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers underrepresented, impact-driven entrepreneurs to launch and grow ventures creating positive change. Using tailored accelerators, expert mentorship, and a nationwide network of resources and partnerships, SEED SPOT equips founders with the tools to build sustainable businesses and scalable impact. To date, SEED SPOT has supported 4,616 entrepreneurs, 84% of whom are underrepresented founders, who have collectively generated $447M in revenue, raised $229M in capital, and created 11K jobs while advancing all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more information, visit www.seedspot.org Our mission is to educate, accelerate, and invest in diverse entrepreneurs creating solutions to social problems. We bring together a deep network of resources, mentors, and partners to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. SEED SPOT has been awarded an Emmy, ranked as one of the Top 20 Accelerators in the World by Gust, and recognized as one of the Top 3 Social Impact Incubators in the United States by Cisco & UBI Global. Explore our impact at www.seedspot.org Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seedspot