Helping founders find community and connections
Offers ongoing one-on-one coaching, goal setting, and resource connections to help food entrepreneurs from under-resourced communities in Sacramento grow successful, fully permitted businesses. Only open to graduates of a foundational microenterprise academy.
Low-cost physical office and kitchen incubation space for approximately 60 emerging businesses, available at the South of Market (SoMa) headquarters and Bayview Hunters Point locations. Provides affordable professional office space, shared conference rooms, reception and janitorial services, and office equipment. Supported by the Renaissance Women's Business Center (SBA partner) with additional business development services.
Learn more →Northern California's premier startup incubator and co-working space at 411 Main Street, Chico. A CA-GoBiz Accelerate California designated Innovation Hub serving entrepreneurs from survive to thrive. Provides co-working memberships (from $220/month for desk space, $59/month for virtual), mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, monthly workshops, tech talks, idea jams, and access to a robust network of investors and resource partners. Partners include Chico State, City of Chico, and Tri Counties Bank.
Learn more →A shared-use commercial kitchen incubator in Watsonville providing 13-week technical assistance, bilingual (Spanish/English) support, and workspace to food businesses. Serves Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties. Founded 1979.
Learn more →Provides bilingual business incubation, technical assistance, and access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs, offering long-term training, counseling, and virtual office services to support start-up growth and business success in the Western United States.
Learn more →Accelerates Latina immigrant-led cooperative businesses through seed funding, tailored support, leadership coaching, and business incubation, helping founders overcome barriers and dedicate time to growing ventures that benefit their communities and create economic opportunities.
Learn more →Provides a 12-month journey offering structure, guidance, and accountability to help entrepreneurs launch, stabilize, and scale their businesses, with access to community, learning, and capital—especially supporting underinvested founders.
Learn more →Provides hands-on support for entrepreneurs and small businesses through funding access, mentoring, training, and educational workshops to foster self-sufficiency, economic advancement, and community growth in the Central Valley.
Learn more →Supports early-stage companies in healthcare technologies and medical devices by providing resources, mentoring, and a collaborative environment to help startups grow and commercialize innovative solutions in the Southwest Riverside County area.
Learn more →Offers workshops, mentorship, and cohort sessions to help entrepreneurs develop ideas into businesses, compete for funding, and receive support in areas like business planning, mental health, and community building through a hands-on, whole-person approach.
Learn more →Offers weekly cohort sessions, hands-on workshops, and mentorship to help entrepreneurs develop, test, and launch business ideas, with opportunities to compete for funding and support for both personal and business growth.
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