DOGTAGINC
Dog Tag Inc
"<p>The <strong>Dog Tag Inc.</strong> is a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 to empower veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through entrepreneurship education and leadership development. Dog Tag Inc. delivers a rigorous, values-based fellowship program designed to help participants build purpose-driven businesses and successful post-military careers.</p>"
About Dog Tag Inc.
The Dog Tag Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 to empower veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through entrepreneurship education and leadership development. Dog Tag Inc. delivers a rigorous, values-based fellowship program designed to help participants build purpose-driven businesses and successful post-military careers.
Who the Organization Serves
Dog Tag Inc. serves U.S. military veterans, military spouses, and caregivers who are transitioning from military service or seeking to advance their professional and entrepreneurial goals. The organization emphasizes inclusive support for individuals navigating career change, leadership growth, and business creation.
What the Organization Does
- Provides an intensive entrepreneurship fellowship combining academic coursework and practical business training
- Partners with universities to deliver certificate-based education in entrepreneurship
- Supports leadership development, mentorship, and peer collaboration
- Assists fellows in launching or growing purpose-driven businesses and nonprofits
- Builds a national community of veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs
Where the Organization Operates
Dog Tag Inc. operates through programs based in Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., with national reach through alumni networks, partnerships, and virtual engagement. Educational programming is delivered in collaboration with partner universities and local communities.
Participation and Eligibility
Dog Tag Inc. is not a membership-based organization. Participation is based on eligibility for and acceptance into its fellowship and educational programs.
- Eligible applicants generally include U.S. military veterans, military spouses, and caregivers.
- Applicants must meet program-specific criteria and complete a competitive application process.
- No combat or wartime service requirement applies.
- Program participation may be offered at no cost to accepted fellows, subject to funding and program terms.
How Participation Is Structured
Participation is structured around cohort-based fellowship programs that combine classroom instruction, applied business projects, mentorship, and community engagement. Fellows participate during defined program terms and continue engagement through an active alumni network.