The Greater West Dayton Incubator is accepting applications for a new office fellowship program at the Hub Powered by PNC, where entrepreneurs can access resources, network and use conference space and other amenities.

“Many small businesses can benefit from the mentoring, services, and space offered through the GWDI StartUp Fellowship,” said Whitney Barkley, director of the Greater West Dayton Incubator. “Black and brown entrepreneurs, women, and those living in and serving Greater West Dayton are still a minority in our regional startup ecosystem. The fellowship helps remove barriers for them and ensures the Hub is an inclusive and equitable space that spurs innovations from all zip codes.”

The program will offer 14 under-resourced, underrepresented and otherwise marginalized entrepreneurs a year’s discounted office space at the Hub.

Coworking access and offices for one, three or four people are available. The first three months in any space is free, with the remainder of the year discounted. For example, coworking passes, normally $1,800 for the year, are offered to entrepreneurs in the fellowship program for a total price of $675.

Entrepreneurs must live in or serve the Greater West Dayton area, have been in business at least one year, have less than $50,000 of net income, and meet other eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted through April 18. More information is available online at thegwdi.com.

The Hub Powered by PNC is one of the largest university-anchored innovation spaces in the country created in partnership by the University of Dayton and the Entrepreneurs Center. The Hub fellowship program is the latest offering from the Greater West Dayton Incubator, an initiative created in partnership with Black community leaders in the Greater West Dayton and the University of Dayton, with support from The Entrepreneurs Center. The incubator offers access to working space, consulting, training, capital and other resources, including a microloan program, with a focus on the Greater West Dayton area.