STRIVE Spring 2026 Cohort

APPLY AT https://www.hccfl.edu/academics/inlabhcc/inlabhcc-veterans/strive

The STRIVE program is an entrepreneurship training program offered through Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), in partnership with Hillsborough Community College.

The STRIVE program offers Veterans, active duty, Reserve/Guard, and their spouses the opportunity to take an early stage business, or business idea through a rigorous 6-week training program. The program leads to post program support both locally as well as nationally through the IVMF network.

If accepted, this program is completely free of charge. Participants who complete the program, and meet certain requirements will qualify to apply for funding through the HCC Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Seed Fund. STRIVE graduates will be assigned to a designated InLab@HCC mentor.

More information and to apply, visit: https://www.hccfl.edu/academics/inlabhcc/inlabhcc-veterans/strive

Session 1 – Tuesday January 20, 2026, 4:00-8:00PM

Session 2 – Tuesday January 27, 2026, 4:00-8:00PM

Session 3 – Tuesday February 3, 2026, 4:00-8:00PM

Session 4 – Tuesday February 10, 2026, 4:00-8:00PM

Session 5 – Tuesday February 17, 2026, 4:00-8:00PM

Session 6 – Tuesday February 24, 2026, 4:00-8:00PM

Session 7 – GRADUATION Saturday February 28, 2026, 10am

APPLY AT https://www.hccfl.edu/academics/inlabhcc/inlabhcc-veterans/strive