Caravanserai Project

Business readiness training and grant making are interconnected and provide mission-driven entrepreneurs both technical support and funding. Starting 2022 to 2024, caravanserai project will work with over 200 beneficiaries in the ie and provide a total of over $1.5m in micro-grants. In 2023, caravanserai project offers almost $1.8m in up to $10,000 micro-grants as part of the dream fund program funded by the california office of small business advocate to over 150 startup entrepreneurs in california who successfully graduated the business readiness training program or seed lab pre-accelerator.

The business coaching program provides one-on-one and group advisory services to entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and small business owners to strengthen their management, operations, and long term sustainability. Participants receive tailored guidance in areas such as financial management, compliance, business planning, marketing, and organizational development. Coaching sessions are designed to meet each participant's specific needs and to provide actionable tools for growth.the program emphasizes support for historically underserved and underrepresented communities. By offering individualized coaching and technical assistance, it helps participants improve their business models, access funding opportunities, and increase their capacity to create jobs and deliver services in their communities.

Breakthrough masterclasses and strategic networking and planning circles are short-term programs for leadership of advanced mission-driven organizations. Cohorts of up to 10 participants are part of curated conversations, training, and exchanges of ideas.