Helping founders find community and connections
Virtual statewide startup weekend competition held annually in January, enabling Iowa entrepreneurs from any location to participate in the 54-hour startup experience.
Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses to the Ames community for feedback, networking, and connections to local support resources and training programs.
Learn more →Weekly free community networking event where entrepreneurs present their businesses and receive feedback from the local entrepreneurial community.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses and receive feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses in a 6-minute pitch and receive structured feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses in a 6-minute pitch and receive structured feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses in a 6-minute pitch and receive structured feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Annual pitch competition open to all Black-owned businesses in Iowa, providing a platform to showcase ideas and compete for funding and recognition.
Learn more →Annual two-day summit elevating minority entrepreneurs through keynote speakers, expert breakout sessions, a pitch competition, and a business expo, with $190,000+ awarded since 2021.
Learn more →Facilitated networking and peer learning events connecting Iowa manufacturers and businesses to share operational best practices and build supply chain relationships.
Learn more →Year-round educational programming including workshops, farm field days, and an annual conference connecting 1,500+ farmers with expert knowledge and peer community.
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