Applications are open until Wednesday, Aug. 12 for the next Associated Bank Veterans Cohort by StartingBlock, the organization announced recently.

The free eight-week accelerator will guide veterans and/or their immediate family members through turning their idea into a market-ready business.

The program runs Sept. 9 through Oct. 28, with meetings taking place from 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday at StartingBlock.

Applications can be done online.