Maryland Cannabis Accelerator: Empowering Future Industry Leaders!
Ready to take a step into one of the fastest-growing industries? Our program provides expert guidance, community, and tools to help you launch or scale your cannabis business.
Welcome to the Maryland Cannabis Accelerator!
The Maryland Cannabis Accelerator is designed for growers, retailers, and manufacturers looking to launch or scale their business. This self-directed program is built for busy professionals who are ready to ‘go back to school’ with a fresh approach grounded in real expertise and results.
We are proud to be selected by the Maryland Office of Social Equity to provide technical assistance for Maryland Social Equity Licenses. Contact them directly to learn more: Phone: 1-877-420-8868 | Email: [email protected].
Why Join The Maryland Cannabis Accelerator Program?
Your Career, Elevated
With over 400 successful entrepreneurs trained, join a vibrant community as you master this high-growth market.
Learn from the Best in the Biz
Our program is led by seasoned experts with proven success in the cannabis industry.
Get Real World Case Studies & Strategies
Our curriculum goes beyond theory, offering real-world case studies and practical frameworks to ensure your business has a rock-solid foundation for growth.
Join A Community That Gets It
Join a growing community of cannabis entrepreneurs and innovators. You'll get exclusive access to a network of industry insiders and like-minded peers ready to support you every step of the way.
Plus 15+ Hours of On-Demand Course Content
Get hands-on with practical, comprehensive modules tailored for growers, retailers, and manufacturers alike.
Including:
- Exploring Your Place in the Cannabis Industry
- Comprehensive Guide to the Licensing Process
- Financing and Capital Raising for Your Cannabis Business
- Building Your Canna Team
- Leveraging Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry
- Creating a Sustainable and Profitable Cannabis Business
- Security For Your Staff and Protecting Your Profits
- Branding and Marketing for Cannabis Businesses
Learn from Experts Who’ve Been in Your Shoes
Our instructors are industry leaders who've tackled every obstacle the cannabis industry can throw at you. From award-winning cultivators to successful retail founders and seasoned manufacturers, they bring unparalleled expertise and insights to help you reach your goals faster.
Kimberly Dillon
The first Black Woman to hold the title of Chief Marketing Officer in the Cannabis Industry and is an expert in fundraising and marketing.
Devan M.
The Founder of TBA Consulting, has worked on hundreds of Pro Formas and Business Plans tailored for the Cannabis Industry.
Hope Wiseman
The youngest Black Woman to secure a license in the US. In Maryland, Hope is the CEO of Mary & Main, one of the most successful medical cannabis dispensaries in the state.
I had the chance to connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs from all over the country. These connections have proved to be invaluable and have opened up new doors for my businesses.
"The Academy is ran by a team of experienced business professionals who are extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. One of the most valuable aspects of the program was the networking opportunities it provided. I had the chance to connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs from all over the country. These connections have proved to be invaluable and have opened up new doors for my businesses...Overall, I would highly recommend Our Academy to anyone looking to take their cannabis business to the next level."
It's been instrumental in helping me realize what I needed to do to be successful in this space.
"Our Academy put on an amazing 15-week program that educated Black-owned and equity-owned cannabis businesses about the ins and out of running your own cannabis company. It's been instrumental in helping me realize what I needed to do to be successful in this space and they connected me with vendors and retailers in the space. Today I run my own premium lifestyle cannabis brand called the Good Smoke Company and I'm also a social equity applicant out of the city of Long Beach."
The Our Academy team has been super helpful with us for so many things.
"The Our Academy team has been super helpful with us when it comes to things like understanding tech stacks, vetting contracts, media training, public speaking training as well, community organizing (which is hugely effective for us during one of the injunction periods), business plan review, fund raising, and just so many other things. Just building community."
$5,000
The Maryland Accelerator Program
This program has been designed specifically to assist Maryland licensees in getting from licensed to operational.
- Over 15 hours of self-directed online course content, access to the OA slack community to connect with cannabis entrepreneurs across the country
- 6 exclusive virtual Q&A sessions hosted by industry experts,
- Up to 5 hours of 1-on-1 sessions to book with our industry experts for finance, fundraising, operations, marketing, business plan development, or licensing support.
$4,888
10 Hours of One on One Executive Coaching
Bundle includes 10 hours of 1:1 time with a dedicated Executive Coach for you to use at your discretion within a 6-month period. This includes a 30-minute complimentary objectives gathering call to get to know you, your business, and your goals for coaching.
- Strategic Planning: Coaching entrepreneurs on setting clear, measurable goals for growth.
- Communication Workshops: Workshopping how to speak to your team, your investors, and the media.
- Crisis Management: Developing and role-playing how to react when a crisis occurs and how to react.
$9,888
The Maryland Accelerator Program + 10 Hours of Executive Coaching
This bundle includes both the training program and one-on-one coaching hours described above.
- Over 15 hours of self-directed online course content, access to the OA slack community to connect with cannabis entrepreneurs across the country
- 6 exclusive virtual Q&A sessions hosted by industry experts,
- 10 hours of 1-on-1 sessions to book with our industry experts for finance, fundraising, operations, marketing, business plan development, or licensing support.
$500 DEPOSIT*
Pro Forma Financial Model Preparation & Fast-Track Finance Course Bundle
Our pro forma experts have worked with over 200 cannabis founders across North America to produce pro forma financial models. This bundle includes bespoke Pro Forma preparation and on-demand training on essential finance topics.
* Final pricing can range from $5,000 - $10,000 depedning on the level of detail and complexity of the financial model.
- A dynamic, bespoke financial model built in Microsoft Excel to forecast your business’s income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements and provide estimated investor returns.
- A 90-minute walkthrough of the financial model prepared for your business.
- Up to 4 hours of consulting after the first draft of the financial model is prepared.
- Online course content specific to financing your cannabis business (detailed below in the Course Outline).
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