Happy Monday β we hope you had a great holiday weekend!
One opportunity opening this week is built for beauty founders who are looking to grow and get into retail.
The LIFT Beauty Accelerator by Rare Beauty Brands is an incubation program for early-stage beauty entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds.
Selected brands receive at least $10K in non-dilutive funding, hands-on mentorship, product support, and the chance to pitch directly to JCPenney for potential in-store or online distribution.
This is a strong fit if youβre building a product-based beauty brand β think skincare, cosmetics, haircare, fragrance, or related products.
Note: This is not for service-based beauty businesses like salons or spas. Your product should be at least at the prototype stage, and your business must be incorporated in the U.S., U.K., or Canada.
So before you apply, ask yourself:β
ππΎ Is my beauty brand product-based?
ππΎ Do I have a prototype or product already in development?
ππΎ Am I ready for product feedback and retail conversations?
If yes, this one is worth a closer look.
Applications open this week. Save it now to get notified when it opens and reminded before the deadline.
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