Applications for the 2026 Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) by EY are now open. The program is a 12-month business accelerator aimed at helping founders and chief executive officers overcome challenges by providing resources, connections, and capital to grow their businesses sustainably. There is no application fee.
Interested individuals can apply online until Friday, August 29.
The EAN offers several benefits to participants, including joining a community of high-growth company leaders, increased brand exposure to investors and potential customers, and access to an educational platform tailored for busy executives. Participants will also engage in peer-to-peer learning experiences through workshops and webcasts featuring top business leaders. Additionally, each participant will be assigned an EY professional as an EAN Relationship Ambassador to assist them throughout the program.
Eligibility criteria require applicants to be chief executive officers, presidents, or founders of privately held for-profit companies based in the U.S. or its territories. Two applicants from the same organization may apply if their business has generated a minimum of $1 million in annual revenue over the past two consecutive years.
The EY Detroit team will host information sessions providing an overview of the program with opportunities for Q&A. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, August 7 from 2-2:30 p.m., and the second on Wednesday, August 13 from 9:30-10 a.m.
Further details about the Entrepreneurs Access Network can be found online.
