DoorDash Accelerator for Local Businesses
DoorDash is helping strengthen small businesses—including restaurants, flower shops, convenience stores, and other local brick-and-mortar shops—in Greater Providence, RI; San Francisco, CA; and Scranton, PA through its Accelerator for Local Businesses.
About the Accelerator
In this 6-week program, participants will take part in educational workshops, be matched with experienced DoorDash Merchant Mentors, and receive $5,000 of value in DoorDash sponsored promotional campaigns to help grow their business.
Together with partners in Greater Providence, San Francisco, and Scranton, DoorDash has designed this Accelerator to provide immediate value to small businesses while facilitating long-term business growth through local government connections.
Join the Next Cohort
Applications are now closed for the Fall 2025 cohort of the Accelerator for Local Businesses. Selected participants will be announced mid-October.
The Accelerator runs from October through November.
Meet our Fall 2025 Cohort!
We’re proud to welcome 36 small business owners from San Francisco, Greater Providence, and Scranton to the DoorDash Accelerator for Local Businesses. Together, they represent the local spirit that keeps Main Street strong.
Benefits
Accelerator participants receive:
Access to educational workshops on DoorDash platform best practices, marketing spend optimization, and in-store operations improvement.
Small business workshops in Greater Providence, RI, San Francisco, CA, and Scranton, PA, covering access to capital, marketing strategies, and local financing programs.
$5,000 in ad credits on the DoorDash platform
1:1 mentorship
Voices of the Accelerator
Small business owners in Findlay, OH, and Kansas City, MO, took part in the Summer 2025 Accelerator for Local Businesses — and their stories say it best. Hear how the program helped them strengthen operations, expand their reach, and gain the tools to thrive long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are now closed.
All applicants will be contacted in mid-October.
Participants will receive $5,000 in ad credits by the end of the program.
The format of the Accelerator is best suited for proficient English speakers. If you have additional language needs, please indicate it in your application. We’re committed to supporting language access and will do our best to provide resources that address multilingual needs.
Thank You to Our Partners!
