SOUL COLLECTIVE INCUBATOR
What to expect.
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Dream it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business or turn a hobby into something more. Whatever it is, we’ve created a seat at the table for you to figure it out.
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Build it.
Through partnerships with Trunetta Atwater and theCO, we have created a 10-week business incubator designed to turn those ideas into profitable businesses.
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Grow it.
Within the program our partners are dedicated to bringing fresh courses, group thinks, and intensives to help black business leverage long term growth.
Program 411
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Applications are NOW open for 2026.
Applications Close: January 15, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: January 19, 2026 (MLK Day)
Program Fee Due: January 20, 2026 (please note: Spot is not secured until payment is received.)
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Brand Camp: Led by Trunetta Atwater
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time 9:00am - 4:00pm at Soul Collective, 580 S. Royal Street
CO.STARTERS Kickoff: Led By Lisa Garner
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at theCO, 541 Wiley Parker Rd.
Length: 9 weeks (Tuesdays)
1 on 1 Mentoring with Trunetta Atwater (1) 30 minute session per week during the duration of the program + simple branding portrait session. Must be completed before the end of the program.
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Investment: $450
Due: January 20, 2026
BRAND CAMP
(Week One)
Brand Camp is a 1-day intensive brand design course that navigates you through building a solid brand for your products and services for e-commerce, retail, and online marketing.
CO.STARTERS at theCO
(Week Two through Ten)
CO.STARTERS is a 9-week program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn their business ideas into action.
PROGRAM PERKS
With Trunetta Atwater Photography
+ 30-minute Coaching with Trunetta Atwater each week during the duration of the program
+ Simple Brand Session Photography session (must take place during program)
With Chanel Nicole Co.
+ 25% off custom Squarespace website design
+ 20% off Squarespace annual website subscription
At theCO
+ FREE MEMBERSHIP AT theCO for the duration of the Program
+ $50 per month membership at theCo membership after the Program ($25 savings)
+ Use of the makerspace
SOUL Incubator Past Participants
2026 Applications are now OPEN.
The program starts January 24, 2026.
2026 Applicants: If selected there is a one time program fee of $450. The program fee will be due by Jan 20, 2026.