E-Commerce Growth Blueprint
Delivered in partnership with 37 Oaks, the E-Commerce Growth Blueprint Program is a selective, cohort-based experience designed for entrepreneurs ready to deepen their e-commerce strategy. Over several weeks, participants engage in hands-on learning that translates directly into improved online performance.
Accepted applicants will be invited to receive:
- A Comprehensive E-Commerce Readiness Assessment
Understand exactly where your online business stands today — what’s working, what’s missing, and the top opportunities for growth. - A Full Digital Presence Audit
See your business the way customers do. Your website, online listings, social channels, and search visibility get reviewed to uncover what’s helping, or hurting, your ability to be found online. - A Tailored 60-day E-Commerce Growth Plan
A step-by-step roadmap outlining the priority actions that will strengthen your online sales — customized to your business. - Access to Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Unlock premium tools, online courses, grant opportunities, and expert-led resources designed specifically for small business digital growth. - Dedicated one-on-one coaching
Work closely with experienced advisors who guide you through implementing improvements, making strategic decisions, and overcoming challenges. - Hands-on Strategy and Implementation Support from a UChicago Intern
Get extra help and expertise to put plans into action — from improving your website to optimizing your online store. - Polsky Exchange Membership
Enjoy access to workspace, mentors, workshops, and the broader UChicago entrepreneurial community to support your growth.
Key Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadline
The current application deadline has passed.
Application and Eligibility
Applicant Profile:
- Have a brick-and-mortar space, but looking to expand into the e-commerce space
- Online sales feel “stuck”
- Product and service-based businesses that want to build a strong foundation for e-commerce growth.