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Entrepreneurship and business training for international partner companies and researchers entering the U.S. market. Programs range from a few days to 2 weeks, including customer validation, business modeling, and mentorship. Includes the Global Entrepreneur Accelerator (GEA) for startups seeking to establish U.S. market presence. Partners with Japan, Korea, and other international ecosystems.
Provides a hands-on, supportive environment to help teams refine business ideas, develop roadmaps, solve problems, and build pitches, preparing them to apply for top accelerators or raise early-stage funding. No fees, equity, or industry restrictions.
Learn more →Capacity-building training and resources for microenterprise organizations and business coaches to improve service delivery to small business clients.
Learn more →Free digital literacy and small business online training for entrepreneurs and business owners in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Covers computer basics and 'Get Your Small Business Online' curriculum. Part of EDC's UPSKILL workforce development initiative, which also provides employer training, job seeker support, and small business owner education.
Learn more →Offers hands-on learning and experiential events to develop entrepreneurial mindsets in students, featuring workshops led by regional partners and experienced entrepreneurs on topics like innovation, intellectual property, and startup development.
Learn more →Free training program for veteran entrepreneurs covering Contracts 101, government contracting, networking strategies, and business development fundamentals.
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Learn more →\- Guides entrepreneurs through idea generation, validation, development, and business launch in a structured 14-week format. \- Helps founders refine and strengthen their pitch, progressing from initial workshopping to public presentations. \- Empowers founders with expert insights, peer learning, accountability, and actionable growth strategies in a four-week, theme-based format. \- Offers free, weekly interactive workshops for students, members, and the community to learn, collaborate, and create. \- Provides a one-week experience for high school and college students to test startup ideas and validate customer problems. \- Facilitates community collaboration to solve business challenges, launch ventures, and gain practical experience over eight weeks. \- Connects entrepreneurs with peers, tools, and resources to gain new perspectives in a free, supportive environment.
Learn more →Multi-quarter experiential program where student teams collaborate with industry, society, and government leaders on real-world challenges. Four tracks: i4I (Industry), i4S (Society), i4G (Government), and i4NS (National Security). Builds entrepreneurial problem-solving skills through applied project work.
Learn more →Offers a 10-week entrepreneurial training that guides participants in transforming technology concepts into viable businesses, focusing on customer discovery, market validation, business modeling, and mentorship to help launch innovations with real-world commercial potential.
Learn more →90-day cohort-based entrepreneurship training program for women in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Participants attend a minimum of 13 workshops, meet individually with a business counselor, and develop a business plan. Cost ranges from $25–$130 based on income. Graduates have launched successful businesses across sectors including beauty, health/wellness, and professional services.
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