Helping founders find community and connections
No-cost advising program for tech startups in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, focused on Life Science Technologies, Medical Devices, Biomedical, ICT, and Clean Technologies. Part of the Economic Development Collaborative's (EDC) suite of SBDC services, with additional support through the Accelerate CA Inclusive Innovation Hub.
Provides expertise and no-cost services to help small businesses navigate the process of finding, bidding, and winning government contracts at the federal, state, and local levels.
Learn more →Provides no-cost counseling, training, and resources to help businesses secure and perform on government contracts, including assistance with certifications, bid opportunities, proposal preparation, and subcontracting, serving multiple counties in Northern California.
Learn more →A 6-week virtual group coaching program for Black-owned micro-businesses and independent contractors to build business skills and community.
Learn more →A free 90-minute one-on-one consultation for Black-owned micro-businesses and independent contractors, providing personalized business guidance.
Learn more →Connects small business owners with experienced mentors for free, personalized, virtual guidance in areas like finance, marketing, and operations, helping them overcome challenges, grow revenue, and create jobs through one-on-one support tailored to their goals.
Learn more →No-cost one-on-one advising, training, and mentorship programs for women entrepreneurs and small business owners across 21 centers in 53 California counties.
Learn more →Provides expert guidance to UC San Diego innovators on early-stage technologies, commercialization strategies, and startup creation, helping define market cases, build business models, advise on fundraising, and solve common challenges through hands-on mentorship and entrepreneurial experience.
Learn more →Bilingual (English/Spanish) business coaching for food entrepreneurs including farmers, food truck operators, and restaurant owners, provided alongside CDFI microloan access.
Learn more →Free one-on-one business counseling and mentoring for women entrepreneurs in Inland Southern California (San Bernardino and Riverside counties). Services include business model development, marketing strategy, financial management, startup guidance, and referrals. Bilingual services in English and Spanish, with targeted outreach to Latina business owners. SBA-partnered program since 2003.
Learn more →A free 10-week finance coaching program from Mission Edge helping nonprofits and social enterprises strengthen financial management and sustainability.
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