The application period for the 2026 Boost Awards is now open!
The application period closes at 5 PM on May 30th, 2026.
The 36Squared Business Incubator is now accepting applications for the 2026 "Boost Awards". These funds are intended to help boost the success of disabled Illinois entrepreneurs. Any single awardee is eligible for up to one thousand dollars in funding.
The applications period WILL CLOSE at 5PM ON MAY 30th. All applicants must be Illinois residents with some type of disability that poses a challenge to their success in launching or growing a business. Winning applicants will receive their checks at a small event in June, 2026. (exact date and time to be determined). Funds are limited, however we do expect to have 3-5 winners this year.
Note: While $1000 is the maximum award amount many awardees may be offered lesser amounts to allow for more winners.
In order to apply for the award, please follow these steps:
STEP 1: The below form must be filled out in its entirety and submitted prior to 5 pm on May 30th..
STEP 2: A small number of finalists will be invited to "pitch" their business idea to our team in a short, taped interview.
STEP 3: The final group of awardees will be invited to an June event in the 36Squared offices where they will be presented with their check.
If you have any questions on the Boost Award feel free to email us here.
The application period closes at 5 PM on May 30th, 2026.
The 36Squared Business Incubator is now accepting applications for the 2026 "Boost Awards". These funds are intended to help boost the success of disabled Illinois entrepreneurs. Any single awardee is eligible for up to one thousand dollars in funding.
The applications period WILL CLOSE at 5PM ON MAY 30th. All applicants must be Illinois residents with some type of disability that poses a challenge to their success in launching or growing a business. Winning applicants will receive their checks at a small event in June, 2026. (exact date and time to be determined). Funds are limited, however we do expect to have 3-5 winners this year.
Note: While $1000 is the maximum award amount many awardees may be offered lesser amounts to allow for more winners.
In order to apply for the award, please follow these steps:
STEP 1: The below form must be filled out in its entirety and submitted prior to 5 pm on May 30th..
STEP 2: A small number of finalists will be invited to "pitch" their business idea to our team in a short, taped interview.
STEP 3: The final group of awardees will be invited to an June event in the 36Squared offices where they will be presented with their check.
If you have any questions on the Boost Award feel free to email us here.
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