Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), a global financial technology platform, announced the national expansion of its Intuit IDEAS (Invest, Develop, Empower, Accelerate, and Scale) accelerator program, developed in partnership with the National Urban League. The program is currently accepting applications and will extend its reach to nine cities across the United States, alongside a new nationwide cohort specifically for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.Intuit IDEAS, initially launched in Los Angeles and subsequently expanded to Atlanta and Philadelphia, supports small businesses in growth and operational efficiency. The program integrates Intuit’s AI-driven products, services, and expert guidance with business and executive coaching provided by the National Urban League and Zella Life. In its inaugural year, participants in the IDEAS program reported an average revenue increase of 23% and monthly time savings of 16.5 hours.David Graham, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Intuit, commented on the program’s impact. “We have seen firsthand how Intuit IDEAS has made a lasting impact on participants, their families and communities,” Graham stated. “This unique business accelerator has helped small business owners take their companies to new heights. We created this program, and continue to invest in it, because it is an incredible example of our mission and platform coming to life and a proven model of what a small business owner can achieve when they have the products, services and support they need to not only survive but to thrive.”Following its success in its initial launch cities, Intuit IDEAS aims to support an additional 250 small business owners nationwide. The program is expanding to Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, New Orleans, New York City, and San Diego. Furthermore, a new cohort dedicated to military veteran-owned and military spouse-owned small businesses will operate nationwide.Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, highlighted the collaboration. “The success and impact of Intuit IDEAS is undeniable,” Morial said. “We know that small businesses face myriad challenges from limited funding, access to capital, to a lack of support. By combining Intuit’s products and services with the National Urban League’s 115 years of experience supporting and coaching small business owners, the possibilities for us together to make a real difference are endless.”Intuit IDEAS offers participants complimentary access to Intuit’s financial technology platform, including Mailchimp, TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, all supported by Intuit experts. In addition to Intuit’s resources, participants receive business coaching from the National Urban League and executive coaching from Zella Life, designed to help them develop strategies for business success and professional growth. Program participants also receive a technology grant for hardware needs and a cash grant upon the conclusion of the 12-month program to fuel business growth.Emilio Daniel Vasquez, CEO and founder of Coffee Cart Boys and an inaugural cohort member of Intuit IDEAS, shared his experience. “Intuit IDEAS was more than just a program—it transformed my life,” Vasquez stated. “It empowered me to overcome impostor syndrome while providing the support and business coaching I needed to believe in myself and step into my potential as a CEO and entrepreneur. I went from struggling to soaring, and Intuit IDEAS has left a lasting mark.”The application period for the Intuit IDEAS program is currently open. Business owners in the nine program cities, as well as veterans and military spouse entrepreneurs nationwide, can apply online for consideration.Intuit is a global financial technology platform that provides products such as Mailchimp, QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Credit Karma, serving approximately 100 million customers worldwide. The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization focused on economic empowerment to improve living standards in underserved urban communities, operating through 92 local affiliates across the U.S.