2026 Cannabis Business
Advanced Mentorship Program
Direct mentorship and access to expert services for Colorado social equity cannabis entrepreneurs — built to strengthen your business, improve sales, prepare for raising capital, and expand your network.
Program Dates & Cost
- Spring 2026 Cohort: February 5 – May 21, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
- Cost: Free to Colorado social equity licensees
Note: this program is an expansion of prior BIPOCann mentorship programs with additional resources not available in previous iterations.
What participants receive:
- Weekly one-on-one mentorship and business advisory
- Expert-led workshops, hands-on financial and pitch deck development
- Subject Matter Expert referrals & subsidized project management (finance, legal, compliance, marketing)
- Networking events, mock pitch sessions, and a Vendor Diversity Showcase
- Direct connections to lenders and investors at the conclusion of the program
The 2026 Cannabis Business Advanced Mentorship Program is a partnership with the Cannabis Business Office — a business support division of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development & International Trade.
A 15-week, cohort-based experience
Designed for Colorado-based social equity cannabis entrepreneurs to strengthen their businesses, prepare for raising capital, and build direct connections to funders.
“This program should be mandatory for all Social Equity licensees in the industry. I think this would better prepare them for what comes next, real-world situations that come up as they grow.”
Build business strength
Sharpen strategy, operations, and fundamentals with structured support.
Get capital-ready
Connect to funders
Engage directly with lenders and investors through curated opportunities.
Who Should Apply?
Colorado-based social equity cannabis entrepreneurs who are:
- Interested in improving business sales and performance
- Preparing to raise capital (grants, loans, angels, or equity)
- Building or refining financial projections and pitch materials
- Seeking structured mentorship and investor access
- Interested in expanding industry connections and strengthening ties with other social equity licensees
- Looking for cost-saving opportunities to work with subject matter experts
Colorado social equity licensees
Prior participants
Limited spots available. Please apply by January 30, 2026.
Two tracks. Built for your stage of business.
Choose the path that matches where you are today — and leave with materials, readiness, and a strategy aligned with your growth.
Early-Stage Founders
Pre-revenue to low-revenue
Track A focus:
Includes:
- Financial literacy & basic projections
- Founder story & pitch deck
- Sales strategy
- Grants, angels, friends & family funding strategy
Growth-Stage Founders
Revenue-producing & established
Track B focus:
Includes:
- Unit economics & financial projections
- Maximizing revenue growth
- Data room & due diligence process
- Funder-specific pitch decks
Spring Cohort: February 5 – May 21, 2026 | Application deadline: January 30, 2026
Questions? Please contact our team at info@bipocann.com
“The mentorship program has been so valuable. Had I not been invited to Media Day last year, I wouldn’t have met my manufacturing partners and made the connections I did.”
Tiana – Founder, Queen Mary (Infused Products Manufacturer)
“BIPOCann’s mentorship program gave me access to a vast industry network, and helped push our license through at the local level because of the training and education the program provides.”
Andrew – Founder & CEO, Grassberries (Retail Dispensary)