The Novella Center for Entrepreneurship believes talent, intelligence, and potential are equally present in all corners of our society and in people of every background. Unleashing those talents, wherever they may be found, can provide economic opportunities in places where a link exists between poor economic prospects and everything from mental health, food insecurity, life expectancy and the prevalence of violence in communities.
The Conscious Venture Lab’s internationally acclaimed business accelerator curriculum empowers diverse entrepreneurs statewide with cutting-edge training in Stakeholder Theory and Conscious Capitalism. CVL is a 14-week training and mentoring program for early-stage startups that covers personal leadership, stakeholder theories, business development, and preparation for investment presentations.
We invite impact-driven ventures using technology to break down barriers to access and who want to create a more equitable society to apply. Our program offers workshops, mentorship, networking, office space in Trenton, and many other perks and benefits. The program is scheduled to begin in October 2025.
Applications for the Conscious Venture Lab Accelerator Trenton’s first Trenton cohort are open until July 25, 2025. The Novella Center will select participants from a pool of applicants for cohort 1 based on several factors, including growth potential, social impact, and scalability.
Have a question? Check our FAQ’s to see if there’s an answer! Feel free to come to one of our information sessions and our team can answer your questions too.
Our team is holding virtual information sessions and office hours to answer your questions including our accelerator program, the application, and venture capital. If you would like to attend to any of these sessions, please register below.
Trenton (Time/Location TBD)