Aviatra Accelerator

What Aviatra Accelerator does

Aviatra Accelerators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 and headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, with a regional office in Dayton, Ohio. Its mission is to help women start, grow, and fund their businesses through education, coaching, community, and access to capital. The organization serves women entrepreneurs across all stages—from ideation through scaling—and reports having educated more than 6,000 women since founding, with 1,099 women directly helped in 2025. Its core offerings include the 12-week in-person Momentum Accelerator (~$885), the 8-week live online Fuel Your Business Income Accelerator ($344), the 6-week From Daydream to Launch digital course, one-to-one and group coaching packages, the Authority Amplified Summit, monthly Soar webinars, Real Talk for WOBs gatherings, and a paid VIP membership community. Physical infrastructure includes below-market office rentals, co-working memberships, event space, and the Muse Boutiques retail storefront/incubator in Covington.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit structure combining earned revenue (program fees, membership subscriptions at $95/month or $1,000/year, co-working $100/month, office and event space rentals), contributed revenue (corporate sponsorships across Visibility/Connection/Influence tiers, individual donations), and grants (notably a $216,000 Ohio Third Frontier grant allocated over three years for Dayton expansion). The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging signature fundraising/community events (Galentine's Gala, WOB Crawl, Flight Night), an active content pipeline (bimonthly newsletter, VIP Entrepreneur podcast, blog, free monthly webinars), and formal referral partnerships with SCORE, SBDC, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, ECDI Women's Business Center, Startup Cincy, Launch Dayton, Blue North, BizAccessHub (NKU), and Action Coaches (BGP Group, Summit). Aviatra does not operate a proprietary technology platform; program delivery relies on Zoom, Wix-hosted web properties, Facebook groups, and standard SaaS tooling. It is led by President & CEO Jill Morenz with a small staff of 1–10 employees, including Director of Marketing & Development Jasmine Hughes, Community & Program Manager Patrice Adams, and Dayton Program Manager Kourtney Terry.

Name

Aviatra Accelerator

Legal name

Aviatra Accelerators

Website

https://aviatraaccelerators.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aviatra Accelerators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 that delivers education, coaching, community programs, and affordable workspace to women entrepreneurs in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky and Greater Dayton, Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Accelerator Services

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneur accelerator
• Small business education
• Business coaching services
• Nonprofit business incubator
• Entrepreneurship community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Covington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Revenue from paid programs including the Momentum Accelerator (~$885), Fuel Your Startup, Launch/Relaunch coaching, and membership subscriptions. These are tiered programs with payment plans available.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual membership fees providing access to community, Real Talk events, accountability check-ins, and discounts on programs.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from signature events including Galentine's Gala, WOB Crawl ticket sales, and Flight Night tickets ($75). Also includes event sponsorship revenue.
4. Sponsorships: Three tiers of corporate sponsorships: Visibility ($500-$7,500), Connection (teach $250, scholarships $1,200, Real Talk $5,000), and Influence ($2,500/quarter).
5. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Aviatra receives donations and grants including $216,000 from Ohio Third Frontier for Dayton programs supporting female entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aviatra Accelerators is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers multi-week business accelerator programs, online courses, one-to-one coaching, mastermind groups, and peer community for women entrepreneurs at every stage from ideation to scaling. It also operates a below-market office and event-space incubator and a retail storefront (Muse Boutiques) where women-owned brands can sell products. The organization is funded through program tuition, memberships, sponsorships, events, donations, and grants.

Product overview

Aviatra Accelerators is a nonprofit accelerator for women entrepreneurs offering a portfolio of educational programs, coaching services, community resources, and physical spaces. The core programs include the 12-week Momentum Accelerator (described as a 'mini MBA' for rocket business growth) and the 8-week Fuel Your Business Income Accelerator. The digital education offerings comprise the 6-week From Daydream to Launch course and self-guided Avastra 365 Online Program. Community engagement is facilitated through Real Talk for WOBs gatherings, Soar Workshop Webinars, and a paid Membership Community. Coaching services include one-to-one sessions, Launch/Relaunch packages, and Masterclasses. The organization also operates physical spaces including Muse Boutiques (retail incubator) and the Incubator with below-market offices and event spaces. Signature fundraising events include the annual Flight Night, Galentine's Gala, and WOB Crawl. The programs serve women at all stages of entrepreneurship from ideation to scaling, with emphasis on connections to experts, funding sources, and other women entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Momentum Accelerator
• Fuel Your Business Income Accelerator
• From Daydream to Launch Digital Course
• Real Talk for WOBs (Women-Owned Businesses)
• Masterclasses
• Authority Amplified Summit
• Launch/Relaunch Coaching Package
• Side Hustle without the Hustle
• Ready for Funding
• Membership Community
• Soar Workshop Webinars
• Muse Boutiques
• Aviatra Incubator (Offices, Co-Working & Event Space)
• Galentine's Gala
• Flight Night
• WOB Crawl
• Aviatra 365 Online Program
• Hot Seat Mastermind Events (Dayton)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of participants achieve business success
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCOREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCORE mentors (retired business experts) are matched with Momentum Accelerator students to create 3-year business plans with financial projections. SCORE serves Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton areas.
• SBDC (Small Business Development Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal program offering mentors for help with strategy, financials, and next steps. Mentioned as a resource for women entrepreneurs at all stages.
• Startup CincyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional resource organization serving the Greater Cincinnati, OH region. Listed as a partner for navigating resources for entrepreneurs.
• Launch DaytonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional resource organization serving the Greater Dayton, OH region. Listed as a partner for navigating resources for entrepreneurs.
• Blue NorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional resource organization serving Northern Kentucky. Listed as a partner for navigating resources for entrepreneurs.
• Women's Business Center (WBC Ohio)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeaders at WBC can answer questions and connect women with valuable resources for business growth.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small BusinessescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Dayton and Cincinnati, these programs provide next-level education for entrepreneurs with at least $75k in annual revenue who are ready to scale. Aviatra refers women to this program.
• ECDI Women's Business CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDI is a major supporter and funder of Aviatra's Dayton location. Bronze sponsor for WOB Crawl. Provides resources and support for women entrepreneurs.
• BizAccessHub (NKU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram through NKU offering members deep-dive coaching on budgeting, forecasting, marketing, innovation and other critical business topics.
• Action Coaches (BGP Group, Summit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness coaches trained to help manage change, grow revenue, lower expenses and keep entrepreneurs accountable. Aviatra works with BGP Group and Summit Action Coaches.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MassChallenge: Global nonprofit accelerator offering equity-free programs for startups across industries. Comparable in nonprofit-accelerator model with cohort programs and mentorship focus, though focused on high-growth startups rather than women-specifically or local SMBs.
• SCORE: National nonprofit network providing free mentorship and education to small business owners across all demographics. Aviatra's SCORE partnership (3-year business plan mentorship) illustrates overlapping mission in entrepreneur education, though SCORE serves all entrepreneurs rather than women-specifically.
• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): Federally-funded nationwide network offering no-cost business consulting and training to small businesses. Comparable in providing foundational entrepreneur education, though SBDC serves all demographics and is publicly funded rather than donor-dependent.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses: National program offering business education, mentoring, and access to capital for growth-stage small business owners. Aviatra actively refers entrepreneurs to this program, indicating a referral partner relationship and overlapping curriculum for scaling businesses.

Others

• Female Founders Fund: Early-stage venture fund investing in women-led companies. Comparable given shared focus on women entrepreneurship, though FFF operates as an investor (deploying capital) rather than as an accelerator providing education and programs.

Direct peers

• HeyMama: Community and professional development platform for working mothers and women in business. Peer in the women-entrepreneurship community space with comparable membership, networking, and education offerings.
• Dreamers // Doers: Private membership community for accomplished women entrepreneurs and leaders. Comparable to Aviatra's paid Membership Community tier in serving women business owners seeking peer connection and professional development.
• Springboard Enterprises: National nonprofit accelerator supporting women entrepreneurs through mentorship, networking, and investor connections. Closest direct comparable to Aviatra given shared women-focused accelerator mission, structured cohort programs, and nonprofit funding model.
• Women's Startup Lab: Women-focused startup accelerator offering intensive programs, mentorship, and community for women entrepreneurs. Direct peer given shared women-entrepreneur cohort model and similar programming structure.
• Bad Girl Ventures: Cincinnati-based (originally) nonprofit accelerator for women entrepreneurs offering classes, mentorship, and pitch competitions. Direct local peer given overlapping geography, target audience, and women-business-accelerator mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aviatraaccel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0ljeCcDxTp3hk3hICJYI0g
• Facebookfacebook.com/AviatraAccelerators
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviatraaccelerators
• Instagraminstagram.com/aviatraaccelerators

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments9 records

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