Ascend National 2025

Ascend National 2025-26

Accelerate your federal contracting success with the MIEC Ascend National Program.

The Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) Ascend National Program is purposefully focused on empowering small businesses to scale through success in the federal marketplace.

Designed for small businesses ready to scale, Ascend National delivers expert-led workshops, strategic coaching, and access to capital—equipping you with the tools to win more contracts and grow with confidence in the federal marketplace.

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Targeted Industries

Professional Services
IT Support Services
Manufacturing

Criteria

5+ years in Business
$1M+annual revenue
Existing federal contractor

Transformative coaching designed to scale your business.

The Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) Ascend Program is built for small businesses navigating federal contracting and ready to scale. Through expert-led workshops, strategic coaching, and high-value network
connections, this seven-month program offers tailored support in areas like proposal development, teaming strategy, compliance, and market positioning.
Participants will gain the tools, insights, and relationships needed to increase contract wins, expand into new agencies, and grow their federal footprint with confidence and clarity.

“My mentor provided valuable insights into navigating complex procurement environments, scaling operations, and leveraging strategic partnerships, especially in the current environment. His perspective helped me think more globally and refine our internal processes to align with enterprise-level standards. Most importantly, the mentorship challenged me to think bigger and gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities I may have once thought were out of reach. It was a truly empowering experience.”

– Isabella Pina, Founder/CEO Chairman of Inspired Solutions, Inc.
Ascend National Cohort Alum ‘25

Participants Key Benefits

Customized Growth Strategy: Develop a tailored roadmap designed to guide your company’s unique growth journey.
Expert Coaching: Access 60-80 hours of coaching from IBM executives and 80 hours of student consulting assistance.
Technology Edge: Gain a competitive advantage through technology solutions provided by EY.
Financial Management Systems: Strengthen your internal processes with expert support from RSM.
Financing Power: Leverage strategic funding opportunities facilitated by JPMorgan Chase.

MIEC Ascend Check Presentation

MIEC Ascend Demo Day 2019

Ascend Demo Day 2020

AGAP Launch

Ascend National 2025

Ascend National 2025-26

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