We're thrilled to reveal the recipients of the 2024 Innovate Together Grant, awarded in partnership with TikTok! Early this year, we received over 1,000 applications from passionate small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creators.
The Innovate Together Grant empowers these go-getters by providing funds to connect with creative experts who can fuel their business growth. We're excited to see how this collaboration between innovative minds and established professionals will take these ventures to the next level.
Let's meet the talented winners!
Community Award Winners
Therese Myers, Yes Girls Create
Kia-Shun Voltz, Shampoo Time
Patricia Garcia, unithrifts
Celena Gill, Frères Branchiaux
Candice Walker, Natural Rock'N Hair & Body Beauty Co. LLC
Lizz Rene, PO' UP! Card Game
Tori Bell, Inclusion Unpacked
La'Toya Haggerty, Allure Alliance Inc.
Innovation Award Winners
Miona Short, Shukrah
Kevin Gary, Consulytica
Enterprise Award Winners
Latoya Stirrup, Kazmaleje
Adriana Alejandre, Latinx Therapy
Congratulations to all the winners! We're excited to see the incredible things you'll achieve with the help of the Innovate Together Grant. Stay tuned to hear more about their journeys and how this partnership empowers their creative visions!
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