Part B · Startup-relevant scheme
SCORE Mentors (SCORE)
Small Business Administration (resource partner)
Other
IdeationPrototype / PoCSeed / Early-StageGrowth / Scaling
SCORE is a nonprofit SBA resource partner, founded in 1964, that matches entrepreneurs at any stage with experienced volunteer mentors for one-on-one advice by phone, video, or email, alongside free workshops and templates.
Type of support
Other
Best suited for
Ideation / Growth
Headline amount
N/A — free mentoring
How much
Free
Source
Objectives
Increase small-business formation and survival by removing cost as a barrier to experienced business mentorship.
Who can apply?
- Open to anyone starting, running, or exiting a small business — no revenue, stage, or industry restriction.
What do you get?
- Free, ongoing one-on-one mentoring matched to your industry or challenge.
- Free local and online workshops, templates, and business-planning tools.
- 11 million+ entrepreneurs assisted since founding.
How to apply
Request a mentor through SCORE's website; matches are typically made within a few days.
Key links
Details as most recently confirmed against the official source linked above. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.