Kauffman FastTrac

Every entrepreneur deserves access to the tools, knowledge, and support needed to turn an idea into a successful business.

To expand that access even further, we’re opening applications for new Kauffman FastTrac affiliates, and we’re eager to share this opportunity widely with people who are ready to grow their impact.

Becoming a FastTrac affiliate means supporting entrepreneurs in your community through an 8-16 week program focused on building a business plan, strengthening strategy, and preparing for launch and growth.

Affiliates deliver programming in the format that works best for their audience, whether it is in-person, virtual, or hybrid, and they play a key role in increasing access to entrepreneurship education.

If you are ready to help more entrepreneurs get started, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with your network.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O9cnMr

Submit your application: https://bit.ly/4eetmr6

SAVE the DATE! The Kauffman FastTrac + 1 Million Cups Summit is July 28-30 at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Once again, we'll welcome Kauffman FastTrac Affiliates and 1 Million Cups Organizers to Kansas City! The Summit brings together community leaders from across the country who are strengthening entrepreneurship support at the local level through relationships, programming, and shared best practices.

Kauffman FastTrac welcomed 34 new affiliates across the United States this year who are now positioned to support entrepreneurs through Kauffman FastTrac to build and grow their businesses in 2026 and beyond.

We’re proud of the momentum we carry into the New Year. To the champions of the Kauffman FastTrac program, “thank you” for your leadership, collaboration, and continued commitment to supporting entrepreneurs!

1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac recently completed a strategic refresh! https://www.fasttrac.org/strategy-refresh-next-steps/

A huge thank you to our affiliates and facilitators—your work at the regional level is essential to expanding the programs’ reach and impact.

Join Affiliate Representative Kira Cheree’ Cobb during FastTrac Support Hours on Nov. 20 to get tips on scaling your program, engaging alumni, finding guest speakers, and connecting participants to local resources. https://calendly.com/kirahopkins

If you missed the FastTrac + 1MC 2025 Summit or if you want a refresher on what was discussed, you can find program updates and key highlights all compiled here. https://www.fasttrac.org/1mc-fasttrac-summit-july-2025/. Discover the main takeaways, revisit important discussions, and access actionable ideas in one comprehensive summary.