Move Your Community Forward
The Avante Platform is changing economic development by helping organizations cultivate local entrepreneurship while creating a supportive ecosystem that empowers businesses at all stages to thrive.
Build
Build Stronger Communities Through Entrepreneurship
Avante equips organizations with the tools and resources they need to empower founders, support entrepreneurship, and grow their business community with ease. Our platform creates an endless cycle of support that strengthens local connections and launches new, impactful businesses at scale.
Support
Serve Founders and Support Your Mission
We believe all founders should have access to the same resources, programs, and support found in larger startup communities. Avante empowers organizations to expand their impact, support their mission, and help founders build, launch, and grow their businesses—regardless of location.
The Avante Model
Our mission is more than just a platform—it’s rooted in the values we stand for.
Empowering Founders
Avante makes it easy for organizations to support founders in their community and launch local businesses.
Supporting Entrepreneurship
We believe entrepreneurship is the best way to drive economic development and growth in small communities.
Building Communities
Avante helps organizations build a supportive ecosystem that benefits the entire community.
Providing Resources
Avante provides resources, programming, and support for founders and the organizations that serve them.
Platform
Avante: Your Comprehensive Growth Platform
Building a thriving business ecosystem requires more than just running an accelerator. Organizations need a centralized platform that engages entrepreneurs, simplifies resource sharing, and streamlines support for organizations and the founders they serve.
Platform Features
Grow Your Ecosystem & Your Organization
We’ve created a world class accelerator program, built community development tools, and an AI Marketing and Growth platform that continues to support your organization and your business community as it grows.
Community Builder
The Avante Community Builder provides an online community space, that partner organizations control, that engages entrepreneurs, simplifies resource sharing, and streamlines communication for organizations and facilitators.
Bootcamp Program
Bootcamp is a 6-week, cohort style training program that takes a deep dive into the critical aspects of starting a business without adding complexity. Additionally, Bootcamp provides your organization with a supplemental video library, resources, and more.
AI Marketing Tools
Avante provides access to impactful AI Marketing and Growth tools that help small business automate their marketing, reach a larger audience, and compete at a national level.
Support
Tailored Support For Your Organization
Avante equips your organization with the resources and support needed to fuel your ecosystem’s growth. In addition to the platform, we host community-of-practice events, customized content to accelerate your ecosystem’s success, and provide free facilitator training for your organization.
Who We Partner With
We partner with mission-driven organizations that are making a difference in their local communities and provide the resources they need to expand their impact.
Entrepreneur Support Organizations
Chambers of Commerce
Economic Development Organizations
Avante Program Comparison
Avante Platform
One Site At:
$2,500 per year
6 Week Bootcamp Program
Custom Workbooks
Community Builder
AI Marketing & Growth Tools
Online Speaker Video Resources
Competitor Programs
One Site At:
$3,000+ per year
Bootcamp Program
Custom Workbook
Community Builder
AI Marketing & Growth Tools
Online Speaker Video Resources
Avante Graduates Are Saying:
“I regularly think about my pitch, the ‘mom test,’ and the importance of active listening. The lessons from Startup Bootcamp have truly made a lasting impact.”
– Kylie Wade
Organizing For Life
“Participating in the Avante Bootcamp was a transformative experience. It provided a structured framework to refine my business strategy, align it with my core values, and establish systems and processes. The insights gained not only clarified my vision but also sparked new ideas for scaling my business.
The confidence and clarity I gained through the bootcamp played a significant role in this progress. Thank you for providing such a supportive and empowering platform for entrepreneurs.”
– Mary Chege-Kamau
“Before attending Avante Bootcamp, I had zero experience starting a business and wasn’t sure where to even begin. The program gave me the tools, knowledge, and confidence I needed to move forward—everything from practical skills to a clear framework for validating ideas.”