Empowering Aspiring + New Business Owners
The Zero to One Fellowship Program empowers and capitalizes historically underrepresented and under-resourced women founders looking to develop, build, and launch a new business.

Fellowship Criteria
Reside in Detroit/Southeast Michigan.
Be over the age of 21.
Be a legal resident of the U.S.
Be a member of a historically underrepresented and under-resourced community.
Have a for-profit product, business, or business concept.
Program Details
Zero to One will provide each fellow with early stage capital, business coaching, financial + legal planning, sustained mentorship, subject matter experts, direct connections to industry relevant BasBlue members, and a network of like-minded peers, all to help our fellows identify a clear path for growth and success.
DEVELOP
Business Concept/Product Development
Management Skills Training
Financial Planning
BUILD
Business Coaching + Set-Up
Legal Support
Team-Building
LAUNCH
Digital + Media Support
Dedicated Mentor Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
Timeline
Summer 2023 Applications Open
Fall 2023 Selections Made
The Zero to One Fellowship is a six-month commitment!
Absolutely Not! It’s completely free to apply for the fellowship program!
If you:
- Reside in Detroit/Southeast Michigan.
- Are over the age of 21.
- A legal resident of the U.S.
- A member of a historically underrepresented and under-resourced community.
- And Have a for-profit product, business, or business concept.
You qualify for the fellowship!
