The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC) has announced that applications are now open for the 15th cohort of its 2026 Harbor Accelerator program, which begins in February 2026. The program invites founders who have a minimum viable product and early customer validation to apply by Dec. 31, 2025.
Running from February through May 2026, the Harbor Accelerator offers an in-person, mentor-driven experience designed to help founders refine their strategies, accelerate growth, generate revenue and prepare for future investment.
Sessions are held in person on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the HEC in Mount Pleasant, offering flexibility for busy entrepreneurs.
Accepted participants will receive:
• Hands-on mentoring in market validation, product-market fit and revenue growth
• Access to subject-matter experts and program sponsors
• Immersion in a thriving community of more than 100 resident companies with office space at the HEC
“The Harbor Accelerator isn’t just a program — it’s an opportunity to grow, create lifelong relationships and thrive within the Charleston entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Grady Johnson, executive director of HEC.
For more information, email events@harborec.com. To apply, visit f6s.com/2026-harbor-accelerator-program/apply