We are a program built by veteran entrepreneurs—for veteran entrepreneurs. The Bunker targets existing veteran owned tech startups and aspiring entrepreneurs to come, create, and conquer the business world through their ideas, hard work, and strategy.

We invite early-stage companies to apply to join the Bunker.  We will give you space at 1871 for 6 months, access to great talent, an exclusive network of fellow entrepreneurs, mentorship and professional development, and access to capital.  You will participate in roundtable conversations, networking events, and a speakers series designed around your working needs and current state challenges.  Our businesses have the option to continue their businesses at The Bunker.

Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to apply for become Entrepreneurs in Residence at the Bunker and intern at one of our portfolio companies.  We recognize that the best way of learning is by doing.  Working in The Bunker gives you the chance to support our businesses, expand your network, and learn how to translate your skills into becoming an entrepreneur or working at a start-up.  Aspiring entrepreneurs need to interview with prospective companies for placement, though we consistently hear from our founders of their desire to hire veterans who can “meet the mission” of helping them build their businesses.

Mentorship is critical to our businesses success, and we invite veterans and non-veterans alike to consider serving as mentors.  Our mentor pool allows our resident companies to tap the right expertise when they need, expand their business reach, identify new customers, and share lessons learned.  A diverse and wide network helps expand the reach of our companies, and gives mentors the chance to get involved and support interesting and exciting veteran owned start-up veteran enterprises, and to become a part of the broader Bunker community.