How does one apply for the EAN program?
Applications for the 2025 cohort are now closed. Applications for the 2026 program year will open in June 16, 2025.
Why did EY teams create EAN?
Financial health makes minority-owned enterprises three times as likely to close versus non-minority owned businesses. During first few months of the 2020 pandemic, there was a decline in Black (41%) and Hispanic/Latino (32%) owned companies compared to non-minority (17%) entrepreneurs. If race, networks and funding barriers for Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs were equal to non-minority founders, all communities would benefit. EAN was created to address these obstacles.
What are the benefits for entrepreneurs who participate?
EAN is an educational program (no fee) developed for Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs. For program participants, EAN aligns an EY executive to help provide access to resources, capital, network opportunities and other growth drivers for their company.
What are the requirements and program demand for businesses?
Applicants must be a Black or Hispanic/Latino-owner or leader of a scalable company which has been in business for more than two years and is 51%+ Black or Hispanic/Latino-owned.
What does the EAN program involve?
EAN is designed to be a manageable 12-month program for the busy executive. The platform includes assessments, 1:1 coaching, curriculum customized based on needs, access to online tools, networking events and promotional exposure.
How will EAN participants be selected and notified?
Nominations will be reviewed by an EAN selection committee. EAN will notify companies of their acceptance on a rolling basis beginning in December of 2024.
How much does this program cost?
The EY Entrepreneurs Access Network program does not have a financial cost to the participant. The participant is expected to participate in the full program lifecycle.