South Bend & Elkhart, Indiana
Build Your
Future
Here.
Friends of Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub supports founders and entrepreneurs across the South Bend–Elkhart region through education, mentorship, and access to a community built to help you build.
Friends of Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub exists to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and support talent retention in the South Bend–Elkhart region by expanding access to education, mentorship, and resources for entrepreneurs.
Learn More →Who We Serve
Built for Bold Builders
We support founders, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and creatives building something meaningful in our region.
Our Programs
Pathways to Launch
Every program is designed to meet you where you are — whether you're still in school, just starting out, or ready to scale.
Founder Fellowship
An intensive 16-week cohort covering ideation, business modeling, pitching, and go-to-market strategy — taught by local founders.
16 Weeks · CohortMentor Office Hours
Sign up for 1-1 sessions with our esteemed mentor network for guidance, feedback, and accountability whenever you need it.
Ongoing · 1-on-1Pitch Nights
Quarterly pitch nights to get in front of mentors, investors, and community members. Lightning format — just 90 seconds to make your case.
Quarterly · 90-Second PitchesWorkshops
Hands-on sessions covering the topics early founders need most — from financial modeling and legal basics to marketing and fundraising.
Monthly · Hands-OnSpeaker Series
We bring accomplished founders, investors, and industry leaders to the 574 to share hard-won lessons and spark new ideas.
Seasonal · Open to AllSponsored Hub Memberships
Sponsored access to Momentum's coworking space, meeting rooms, and events — so you can work where the action is.
Year-Round · SponsoredAdvisory Board
Guided by Experience
A group of leaders helping guide our mission.
Wendy Angst
Teaching Professor & Director, Powerful Means Initiative, University of Notre Dame
Jeff Bernel
Retired Faculty, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame
Dave Brenner
Former Executive Director, Innovation Park at Notre Dame
Gary Gigot
Former Microsoft Exec; Co-Founder Vennli; Investor
Bethany Hartley
CEO, South Bend–Elkhart Regional Partnership
Matt Metzger
Co-Founder, Leadership Tap · Momentum Member
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Support the Mission
Because access matters. Friends of Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub is a non-profit working toward a more vibrant, innovative, and optimistic future for the 574 — a community where anyone with drive and vision can build something meaningful. None of it happens without people like you.
Donate
Make a one-time or recurring gift to fund membership sponsorships, programming, and mentorship for local founders.
Donate NowSponsor
Sponsor a cohort, event, or membership seat and put your name behind the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Become a SponsorPartner
Partner with us on programming, space, or resources to expand what's possible for founders in the region.
Explore PartnershipMentor
Share your expertise. Join our mentor network and help a founder move their idea forward.
Become a Mentor