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Golden State Warriors Community Foundation

Alley-Oop Accelerator

Provides Bay Area entrepreneurs with a seven-week program offering hands-on training, mentorship, and resources in business management, legal compliance, marketing, and financial skills, culminating in a showcase at pop-up events and ongoing support.

APEX Government Contracting Program

Supports entrepreneurs and startups developing dual-use technologies through mentorship, resources, and collaboration with the Department of Defense, universities, and federal labs to refine innovations and scale businesses. Offers extensive support for navigating SBIR/STTR programs and securing government contracts.

Astral Ventures

Astral Ventures Accelerator

Provides free technology strategy consultations to help East Bay small businesses modernize operations, improve digital presence, and compete with larger retailers through tailored solutions and ongoing support.

Catalyst Business Accelerator

Provides free consulting and training to new and existing businesses, offering expertise in areas like accounting, marketing, funding, government contracting, and business operations through a network of service locations and outreach centers.

Center For Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI)

CEI Venture Accelerator (Boot Camp)

Offers a free 10-week entrepreneurship boot camp for the CSUB and Kern County community, providing guidance from faculty and industry experts on venture creation, technology, marketing, financials, and legal essentials.

Center For Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI)

CIEKC Small Business Incubator

Acts as a hub supporting small business start-ups, fostering innovation, and developing a skilled workforce through training, mentorship, and collaboration with local organizations to drive community transformation.

Crucible Accelerator

Crucible Ignitor: Helps participants launch startups using West Coast federal and university lab technologies for defense and commercial applications, offering virtual workshops and mentorship for early-stage innovators. Crucible Accelerator: Provides mentorship, resources, and strategic partnership opportunities to help early-stage startups grow and address real-world challenges, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. APEX Accelerator: Offers expert guidance for businesses seeking government contracts and innovation grants, assisting with certifications, opportunity identification, and proposal preparation for mature-stage companies.

Crucible Ignitor

Crucible Ignitor: Helps participants launch startups using West Coast federal and university lab technologies for defense and commercial applications, offering virtual workshops and mentorship for early-stage innovators. Crucible Accelerator: Provides mentorship, resources, and strategic partnership opportunities to help early-stage startups grow and address real-world challenges in the Pacific Northwest. APEX Accelerator: Offers expert guidance for businesses seeking government contracts, including certifications and innovation grants, and supports navigation of federal, state, and local procurement platforms.

Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

FourthWave Accelerator

Accelerates women-led technology companies through mentorship, leadership coaching, business gap analysis, and pitch preparation, providing access to networks, subject matter experts, and support to help founders grow and scale their businesses.

gBETA Accelerator (in partnership with Gener8tor)

Empowers entrepreneurs in Ventura County through accelerator programs, mentorship, and community collaboration, helping founders turn bold ideas into thriving companies that create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen the local economy.