What You’ll Gain

Strengthen your credit profile to become eligible for loans and lines of credit.
Learn how to prepare, submit, and win RFPs and RFQs.
Get personalized guidance from industry experts who understand the procurement process.
Build relationships with financial institutions, procurement networks, and local business leaders.
Receive a $2,000 stipend to help offset costs like travel, time away from work, or other needs while you’re in the program.

From capital to contracts—hands-on support to help small businesses grow

4C Accelerator

The 4C Accelerator helps small and medium-sized businesses overcome two of the biggest barriers to growth: access to capital and procurement readiness. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, or technology services, we provide the practical support you need to secure funding, build capacity, and compete for larger contracts.

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Who We Serve

The 4C Accelerator is designed for businesses in construction, manufacturing, and tech services that are ready to scale. If you want to secure funding, improve your credit, or position your business for larger projects, this program is for you.

TECH SERVICES

IT Firms, Cybersecurity, Software Development, etc.

Construction

Manufacturing

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The Accelerator

14-week program

Two Tracks: Credit and Procurement

Interactive assignments

Peer discussions

Eligibility

To qualify for the 4C Accelerator, businesses must:

Operate in or serve Jefferson County, Alabama
Be in Construction (ex. general contractors, trades, design-build), Technology Services (ex. software, IT services, platform), or Manufacturing (ex. light industrial, fabrication, packaging)
Have been in operation for at least 12 months
Be legally registered and licensed in Alabama
Have a business bank account in the entity’s name
Have a DUNS number (or willingness to obtain one)
Have an annual gross revenue between $75,000 and $1,000,000
Be willing to share:
- 3 months of business bank statements
- P&L or basic revenue/expense reports
- Credit reports
At least one full-time team member or actively engaged founder
Be able to attend at least 75% of sessions

Timeline

Applications Open: June 1, 2025

Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2025

Cohort Begins: June 23, 2025