Meet the 2024 - 2025 Crafted Fellows Cohort!
We are proud to announce the 2024 - 2025 Crafted Fellows Cohort, representing six BIPOC owned craft beverage brands.
Crafted Fellows is an annual accelerator program that supports and empowers BIPOC owned beverage industry businesses by offering strategic support during the Crafted for Action Craft Beer Conference and beyond. This one-of-a-kind program creates space for a small group of entrepreneurs to connect with and learn from one another while offering opportunities for professional development, network building, and mentoring.
Fellows will attend the annual conference to participate in a tailored track of panels and compete for a microgrant and awards package during a live pitch competition. Post conference, the cohort of Fellows will reconvene virtually for regular mentoring sessions and peer-centric support.
Fellowship Benefits
Fellowship benefits include:
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Complimentary VIP registration to the annual Crafted for Action Craft Beer Conference held June 19 - 22, 2024 in Atlanta, GA.
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Complimentary access to the virtual panels for the 2024 Crafted for Action Craft Beer Conference.
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Promotional highlight during the annual Crafted for Action Craft Beer Conference at the conference venue and on the website.
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Personalized Crafted Fellows Track of sessions at the annual Crafted for Action Craft Beer Conference.
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Entry into the pitch competition at the annual Crafted for Action Craft Beer Conference for a chance to win a monetary grant.
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Ongoing support via the 2024 Crafted Cohort convening after the annual conference.
Program Expectations
Fellows are expected to:
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Attend the annual conference to participate in a required, tailored track of panels and to compete for a grant and awards package.
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Participate in the 2024 Crafted Cohort mentoring and peer group. The Crafted Cohort will meet virtually on a regular basis for eight sessions.
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Provide the Crafted for Action Conference Committee with feedback on the Fellows Program.
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Permit Crafted for Action to use the Fellow’s name and story for fundraising and other strategic needs.
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Advise on the future of the Crafted Fellows Program, particularly in regard to the selection of the subsequent year’s Fellows.
Program Timeline
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January 1: Application Period Opens
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March 15: Application Period Closes
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March 29: Crafted Fellows Announced
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June 19: Program Kick-Off
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June 20: Pitch Competition
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Fall 2024: Virtual Accelerator Sessions Begin
Frequently Asked Questions
Are travel and lodging accommodations provided for selected Fellows?
No. Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the participant(s).
How long is the program?
The program begins on the first day of the Crafted for Action conference and ends at the conclusion of the final mentoring session, anticipated for January or February of the following year.
How many people/ventures are accepted each year?
Not more than eight (8) ventures or individuals are accepted annually.
The 2024 application period is closed.