For Cape Cod high school students
Turn your idea into something real.
We fund young Cape Cod entrepreneurs with scholarships, pair them with mentors who have built businesses here, and open the door to a network of local leaders.
Open to students in all 15 townsBarnstable · Bourne · Brewster · Chatham · Dennis · Eastham · Falmouth · Harwich · Mashpee · Orleans · Provincetown · Sandwich · Truro · Wellfleet · Yarmouth
Our mission
Investing in the next generation of Cape Cod builders
The Cape Cod Entrepreneurship Organization is a Massachusetts nonprofit founded in 2026 to help high school students who have the drive to build something of their own. We provide funding, guidance, and connections, so a good idea doesn't stall for lack of money or a mentor's phone number.
Scholarships
Awards that fund students' entrepreneurial education and early ventures.
Mentorship
Speaker events, workshops, and mentoring led by people who have started and run businesses.
Local network
Introductions to business owners and professionals across the Cape who can give feedback and open doors.
A stronger Cape Cod starts with young people who stay, build, and hire here. We back their creativity and ambition, and we support the local businesses and schools that shape them.
Scholarships
Funding for students with a plan to build
You don't need a finished business. You need an idea you care about and a plan for your first steps. Our first application cycle opens in 2027. Take the interest survey now and we'll reach out with dates and details.
How it works
Take the interest survey
Tell us about yourself and the kind of venture you're thinking about.
Apply when the 2027 cycle opens
Describe the problem you're solving, who it's for, and how you'd use the funds.
Meet the scholarship committee
Finalists talk through their idea in a short, friendly conversation.
Build with a mentor
Recipients receive their award and are matched with a mentor from our local network.
Who can apply
Students
Student interest survey
Help us shape our programs. The survey takes a couple of minutes and asks whether you'd take part in entrepreneurship challenges for scholarships or grants. Scan the code or open it here.
Open the survey
Every scholarship recipient receives a certificate bearing the official CCEO seal.
Board & mentors
Founded by young Cape Codders
We started CCEO because we know what it's like to have an idea and no clear next step. Our board runs the organization; our mentors bring the experience.
Co-founder · Co-President
Michael Athanasoulas
Grew up on Cape Cod. A U.S. Navy Reservist and former member of the Greek Army, Michael co-leads the organization and serves as its incorporator and registered agent.
Co-founder · Co-President
John Botsivales
Co-leads the organization and runs its day-to-day operations. Studies business, finance, and entrepreneurship at Providence College.
Co-founder · Treasurer
Perry Mourtzinos
A junior at the University of Michigan pursuing a dual degree in economics and statistics, Perry spends his summers on the Cape. He oversees the organization's finances, budget, and scholarship fund.
Co-founder · Secretary
Cal Gardiner
Studies sport management at UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management and lives on the Cape. Keeps the organization's records and meeting minutes and leads its risk assessment.
Become a mentor or speaker
We're building our first group of mentors. If you've started, run, or advised a business on the Cape, an hour of your time can change a student's path.
Volunteer as a mentor- Speak at a student workshop
- Mentor a scholarship recipient for a semester
- Help the scholarship committee review applications
- Host a student visit at your business
Support
Help a student take the first step
Every scholarship we give will be funded by people and businesses who care about the Cape's future. Here's how to get involved.
Donate
We'll open donations once our Massachusetts charity registration is complete. Let us know you're interested and we'll reach out first.
Sponsor a scholarship
Fund a named award for students from your town or in your industry.
Partner with us
Local businesses and schools can co-host workshops, speaker events, and pitch nights.
Share your network
Introduce us to people who should know about CCEO, or connect a student with someone in your field.
Contact
Get in touch
Questions about scholarships, mentoring, partnering, or supporting CCEO? Fill out our contact form and a board member will get back to you.
Open the contact form- info@capecodentrepreneurship.org
- Based in
- Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- @capecodentrepreneurship
- Students
- Take the interest survey