Boost Awards program
The Boost Awards program provides seed funds to help boost the success of disabled entrepreneurs.
Awardees are selected based on the viability, innovation, and impact of their business as well as their determination to succeed.
Application submissions for 2025 are now closed.
We received 14 impressive applications, and while every candidate is truly deserving, we now face the exciting but difficult task of selecting our finalists.
How it works:
STEP 1: Submit your application for our 2025 Boost Awards on or before October 15th.
STEP 2: Finalists will participate in a brief virtual interview.
STEP 3: Final awardees will be announced at the annual Disability Entrepreneurship event held at the Elks Lodge on Nov 5th, 2025.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be people with disabilities
Applicants must be actively working to start or grow a business
The business must be based in San Francisco Bay Area
This program is made possible thanks to our sponsor CIBC
Past Boost Awardees
Rome Jones, a real estate broker dedicated to underserved communities through Pinpoint Building Group.
Paris Mason, founder of the Birthing Mothers Self Care Initiative, empowering new moms with self-care and community support.
Connie Chu, founder of TriC Enterprises, an author and publisher giving a voice to the disability community.
Brian Davis, owner of Niners Radio 49, who is a podcaster, broadcaster, and influential figure in the 49ers fan community.
Eric Vance, Co-Founder of Keys Jazz Bistro an elegant North Beach jazz club with an ambiance reminiscent of the roaring 20s.
