Date note: The SEED SPOT page body lists the program for Thursday, November 12, 2026, while its page summary says November 6. Confirm the date on the program page before planning.
What to expect
DC Launch Camp is a free, one-day, in-person program from SEED SPOT for early-stage entrepreneurs in any industry. With live mentor support, founders sharpen the problem they are solving, build a customer profile and deliver a pitch to experts and peers for real-time feedback. Participants leave with a refined pitch and lifetime alumni benefits, including access to mentorship and funding resources.
Agenda
- 9:30 AM: Check-in, networking and breakfast
- 10:30 AM: Introductions and icebreakers
- 11:00 AM: Work on your business opportunity
- 11:55 AM: Create a customer empathy map
- 12:55 PM: Lunch
- 1:30 PM: Explain your solution in three steps
- 2:15 PM: Refine your elevator pitch with mentors and peers
- 3:00 PM: Mentor networking
- 4:00 PM: Program complete
Who should attend
Underrepresented entrepreneurs with early-stage businesses, meaning in the prototyping phase or one to five years from launch, ideally with a minimum viable product and at least one customer. SEED SPOT's definition includes BIPOC founders, women, transgender and non-binary founders, veterans and military spouses, LGBTQIA+ founders, immigrants and first-generation citizens, people with diverse abilities, low- or moderate-income and rural residents. Full attendance from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM is required.
Venue and access
EY Wave, 1101 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC.
How to register
This is an application-based program with a deadline of October 30, 2026. Apply through the application form and see the program page for details.