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DSLBD: DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program (DCYEP)

Department of Small & Local Business Development

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Interested in applying for the 2026 DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program (DCYEP)? Join this interest list to receive updates on application announcements, info sessions, and program deadlines. Questions? Email inno.ed@dc.gov - Learn more: dslbd.dc.gov/DCYEP

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2026 DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program (DCYEP) Pitch Competition
Tue, Aug 4, 11:00 AM
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Small Business Solution Expo: Get Answers. Get Connected. Get Moving
Mon, May 4, 10:00 AM
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2025 DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program (DCYEP) Pitch Competition
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00 AM
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Department of Small & Local Business Development

Organizer of DSLBD: DC Youth Entrepreneurship Program (DCYEP)

The DC Department of Small & Local Business Development is a DC government agency that provides support, training, and technical assistance to all small and local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the District.

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Access to Capital - District Capitalized

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DSLBD's District Capitalized offers access to capital guidance (webinars, consultations with experts, and events) to help DC businesses and DC resident entrepreneurs finance the creation, operation and growth of their business in the District of Columbia.

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Back Office Support for DC Businesses

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Strengthen your DC business' ability to apply for and be awarded FUNDING and CONTRACTS! Open to ALL DC-based businesses regardless of Ward location. Provision of this training and related consultations are supported by DSLBD's Ward 8 CIF BOSS program.

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Financial Focus Day @ MLK: DC Maker Businesses

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DC-based Maker Businesses are invited to a day of expert guidance about obtaining funding and generating revenue. Offered by DSLBD's District Capitalized, Made in DC and Small Biz Assist. Hosted by DC Public Library.

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Just Cannabusiness

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Find various events from the Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) regarding the Just Cananbusiness initiative supporting DC-based entrepreneurs into the regulated cannabis industry. Questions? Reach out to Inno.ED@dc.gov.

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Made in DC Curator and Retail Innovation Grant

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Register for upcoming Information and Q/A sessions regarding the FY26 MiDC Curator and Retail Innovation Grant. To learn more and apply, visit: dslbd.dc.gov/midcretailgrant Deadline: May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET Questions? Email madeindc@dc.gov

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WeAspire 2023

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WeAspire 2023 is DSLBD's program for returning citizen entrepreneurs. In this collection, you'll find upcoming information sessions and the ways to sign up for our email list!