Warrior University Business Shower

Up to $20,000 per winner, non-dilutive grant; awarded through pitch competition cycles

Runs annually; the last cycle's application deadline was June 6, 2026. Check Warrior Rising's site for the next round.

AMOUNT

Up to $20,000 per winner, non-dilutive grant; awarded through pitch competition cycles

AMOUNT

Up to $20,000 per winner, non-dilutive grant; awarded through pitch competition cycles

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle's application deadline was June 6, 2026. Check Warrior Rising's site for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle's application deadline was June 6, 2026. Check Warrior Rising's site for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

Open to veterans, active duty, Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, and immediate family members with a business ready to develop.

You must complete Warrior University (a free two-evening virtual program) to become eligible to compete in a Business Shower pitch competition for grants up to $20,000. Enrollment in or completion of Warrior Academy is also a pathway in.

YOUR REAL ODDS

The Business Shower pipeline is described as competitive, and slots in Warrior University are limited.

Warrior Rising has helped fund over 100 veteran-owned businesses since 2015, but the source does not specify how many grants are awarded per Business Shower cycle. Recent winners have come from defense manufacturing, financial services, legal tech, and consumer products.

WHAT IT TAKES

Apply to Warrior University before the deadline — Under 30 minutes
Attend two virtual evening sessions (June 9–10 format, Zoom) — Two evenings
Apply for a Business Shower and prepare your pitch — Ongoing after Warrior University completion

WORTH KNOWING

Warrior University is the required gateway to pitch eligibility—it is not optional. Completing it does not guarantee a Business Shower slot, so treat the training seriously as a competitive filter, not just onboarding.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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