The deadline is fast approaching for interested founders to apply for startup-focused programming from Pipeline Entrepreneurs. The Kansas City-based organization is searching for its next cohort of entrepreneurs from Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri to participate in its Fellows and Pathfinder initiatives.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 18.

“We are looking for high-growth, driven entrepreneurs who are eager to scale their businesses and actively engage with a peer network of leaders,” Pipeline Entrepreneurs Program Director Katy Anderson said in an email to SPN. “Authentic passion and a willingness to collaborate are key.”

The upcoming 2027 Pipeline Fellows and Pipeline Pathfinders are industry agnostic and include meetups and in-person learning throughout the year. Both provide founders with guided education and professional networks to help them advance their businesses.

The Pipeline Fellows program targets full-time founders and enables them to become official Pipeline Members upon completion — unlocking new networking opportunities and workshops. There is a $2,500 logistics fee with no equity stakes to join Pipeline Fellows.

Pipeline Pathfinders targets early-stage founders of underserved communities (women, minority and rural entrepreneurs) who may be working on their ventures part-time. The goal is to grow participants to the point of joining Pipeline Fellows. There are no fees to join.

According to Pipeline, over 250 entrepreneurs have gone through its programming. Members have gone on to raise over $900 million in capital and generate over $2.9 billion in revenue.

Eight entrepreneurs from Nebraska joined Pipeline programs for 2026, including Jenilee Woltman of Mission Accomplished and Taylor Korensky of VisionSync. Past participants include Jessica Queen of Omedus, Claudia Muñoz-Nájar of Build Más and Kent Campbell of Quantum Qool.

Partner organizations for Pipeline include the Kauffman Foundation, the Peter Kiewit Foundation and the University of Nebraska System.

Interested applicants can learn more about the programs and apply here.