YOUR NXT MOVE STARTS HERE.

NXT|Cohort 11 applications are now open.

You’ve built something real. You’re ready for something bigger.

NXT|Cohort 11 is a six-month accelerator for founder-led companies in the Charlotte region that are ready to grow their next chapter. Eight selected companies will receive concentrated support across three key areas:

Capital. Capability. Community.

Through the program, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to strengthen their businesses, expand their capabilities, build meaningful connections, and access resources that can help position their companies for sustainable growth.

8 companies · 6 months · Charlotte-built

If you’re ready to take your business to the next level and become part of Charlotte’s next generation of leading enterprises, we invite you to apply today.

We also invite past cohort members to participate in the launch of Cohort 11. We would be extremely grateful for your continued support as we grow the NXT|CLT community and continue our mission of empowering emerging businesses in Charlotte.

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Program Overview

NXT | CLT was set up to mentor and promote existing emerging businesses engaged in private sector development projects. We ensure every business we cater to has the latest and right tools to successfully run and outperform its competitors. We strive to help small enterprises move towards sustainable growth through leadership development, increased business revenues, procurement activities, and internal/external workforce development. NXT | CLT Office of Small Business Development focuses on building capacity for SBE firms and includes the following engagements:

Meet the companies that have grown with NXT|CLT through our Companies in Residence.

Capital. Capability. Community.

Three doors in. One community. The resources, expertise, and relationships to help your company grow into its next chapter.

CAPITAL

Access to opportunities that can help you grow.

Cohort companies can pitch into a $50,000 grant pool based on demonstrated need, along with exposure to Charlotte's investor community.

CAPABILITY

Hands-on support built around your business.

Work with operators who have built and scaled companies through advising, coaching, workshops, and a curriculum shaped around the real businesses in the cohort.

COMMUNITY

Build alongside founders who take the work seriously.

Join a peer network of eight founders, supported by advisors and NXT|CLT alumni across Charlotte.

Is Your Company Ready for Its NXT Move?

NXT|Cohort is designed for emerging developed, founder-led companies that have built real traction and are ready to grow.

REQUIREMENTS

Firms applying to NXT | CLT must meet the following requirements:

$250,000+ in annual revenues
One other employee besides the business owner(s)
Been in business for at least 3+ years
Must have its headquarters in Charlotte

We will engage each participant in the following NXT | CLT activities:

In-depth Business Assessment
One-on-one Coaching (Business and Personal)
Business Development and Growth Workshops
Networking Events and Engagements
Action Learning Development Sessions

The duration of the program is six (6) months, followed by additional post-program touchpoints and reporting requirements. All participants applying to NXT | CLT must be willing to adhere to and meet all necessary appointments, meetings, workshops, and program evaluations.

APPLY TODAY!