Veterans Facilitated Business Model Canvas Program 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Veterans Facilitated Business Model Canvas Program at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation. We are glad you are here! To get started, we need a little information about you and your idea so that we can get you going in the right direction. The information you share with us will remain confidential and will only be seen or reviewed by Levan Center staff and its selection committee.

The Veterans Facilitated Business Model Canvas Program is a ten-week program that assists entrepreneurs with development of an idea in order to create a startup. This is done through design thinking and building out a Business Model Canvas. This is a pre-seed stage where entrepreneurs have access to resources to identify a clear idea to commercialize. Eligible participants include discharged veterans with other than bad conduct or dishonorable discharge, active duty member of the United States military within 12 months of End Term of Service (ETS), a member of the Florida National Guard or United States Reserves, and spouse or unremarried former spouse of a veteran or servicemember.

The program starts January 13th, 2026 and ends on March 17st, 2026. Entrepreneurs meet Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Before and after each of the masterclass sessions, there will be time for cohort participants to take advantage of resources at the Levan Center of Innovation. This include using the Co-Working Space. There will also be access to free wrap-around service providers (legal, HR, marketing, etc.) and mentoring through The Venture Mentoring Team. Applications Due: December 6, 2025 We look forward to assisting you with your Founder's Journey!

Thank You,

Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation Team

Full Name *

Email *

Company Name/Organization (if applicable) *

Description of Business or Elevator Pitch

What major problem are you solving? Include how technology or innovation is part of the solution (if applicable). Who is your potential marketplace/who is your potential customer? What is your potential business model/revenue model? Please provide details.

Website

Phone *

Zip Code of founder(s) residency

Industry *

When did you launch your business?

What is the most important goal or challenge you're working to meet? Please provide details.

What issues, questions, or ideas do you wish to discuss with a mentor or service provider? Please provide details.

Have you received any funding to support your idea? If so, how much?

Please add a 60-second YouTube video link pitch of your startup business. Guidelines: 1) Introduce your business idea and describe what problem you are solving or what service you are looking to provide. 2) Introduce yourself and describe why you are the best person to solve this problem. 3) What is your revenue strategy and who is your ideal customer? 4) Describe how mentoring will help your startup

Upload Supporting Files

Please upload any supporting files, such as your business plan or resume, below. (Format: PDF)

Are you a Florida resident?

Yes

Please select the option that applies to you:

Honorably discharged veteran

Active duty member of the U.S. military and within 12 months of leaving the service

Member of the Florida National Guard or United States Reserves

Spouse or unremarried former spouse of a veteran or service member

Do you identify as any of the following "Communities of Interest"

Gender

Race and Ethnicity

Age

All information exchanged and provided between parties shall remain strictly confidential. This includes anything written, verbal, visual, or inferred. Confidentiality remain in place even after the conclusion of the program or mentor/mentee relationship. *

I Agree

Each Participant will hold responsibility for all decisions related to their plans, products, or services. Furthermore, the benefits gained from participating in this mentorship program are a result of time, energy, and dedication of the individuals involved, and thus are not based on participation in the program alone. *

I Agree

The advice that Mentors and Facilitators have given is each person's own and not that of the Levan Center and their affiliate programs. Each Mentor and Facilitator is responsible for the information and opinions that he or she has given tot Participants. Mentors and Facilitators may address legal, accounting, or professional advice. Such advice can only be properly given by qualified professionals, engaged by the Participant. Mentors, Facilitators, and Participants acknowledge that they have read this Letter of Understanding and accept the terms as written. *

I Agree

If you were referred to our program by someone, please give them thanks by including their name.