Start Your AI Accelerator Application
Apply now to be a part of the Digital Ready AI Accelerator, sponsored by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready in partnership with Next Street, a free, 12-week cohort-based pilot designed to help small businesses apply AI to real business challenges.
Please note: The AI Accelerator is hosted on a separate platform from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. To apply, you'll need to create a new AI Accelerator account. We recommend using the same email address as your VSBDR account for consistency.
Applications for this accelerator close on August 21, 2026.
How It Works
Weekly expert-led workshops
Learn from leading AI companies and practitioners during live sessions focused on prompting, workflow design, governance, automation, AI agents, and scaling AI adoption.
Small group sessions
Meet weekly with AI expert mentors and a cohort of peers to evaluate workflows, test solutions, troubleshoot challenges, and receive feedback on implementation plans.
On-demand learning
Build foundational AI knowledge through curated courses and certifications. Optional coursework reinforces learning and prepares participants for weekly sessions.
Personalized 1:1 support
Receive personalized guidance from mentors throughout the program as you move from workflow selection to testing, implementation planning, and long-term AI adoption.
Access to leading AI tools
Explore and compare leading AI platforms through program-provided access, so you can evaluate which solutions best fit your business needs before making longer-term investments.
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