Applications Open For Portal Fund:RISE

 Innovation Portal of Mobile has announced that its fourth annual Portal Fund:RISE program is returning on March 26. Applications are open through February 16 for the 10-week acceleration program that equips companies led by founders from underrepresented groups with access to programming, mentorship and funding. Five to 10 early-stage companies will be selected to participate. Upon completion of the program and accomplishment of mutually determined goals, ventures will receive investments up to $5,000.