Service-Disabled Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Program (SDVETP)
SBA-funded specialized entrepreneurship training programs for veterans injured in the line of duty who are or want to be small business owners.
About this program
The Service-Disabled Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Program (SDVETP) provides specialized entrepreneurship training to veterans injured in the line of duty. SBA grants funding to multiple organizations operating SDVETP programs, including the Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) at Oklahoma State University, the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) at Syracuse University and a consortium of partner schools, Warrior Rising, and the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training & Resource Network. Programs combine online preparation, intensive in-person residencies, and ongoing mentorship.
Eligibility
Service-disabled veterans (VA-rated) who are small business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs; some programs accept post-9/11 veterans more broadly.
Requirements
- Service-disabled veteran status (VA rating)
- Application to specific SDVETP program (VEP, EBV, Warrior Rising, etc.)
- DD Form 214 or service-disability documentation