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Year-long extracurricular program for SDSU undergraduate and graduate students of all majors. Provides hands-on workshops, mentorship from San Diego's entrepreneurship community, networking, and career guidance to develop entrepreneurial skills and mindset.
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 →Leadership development program for Hispanic chamber leaders and business professionals, building skills in advocacy, governance, and community leadership.
Learn more →Leadership development program from the CalAsian Foundation designed to build the next generation of AAPI business and civic leaders.
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 →Free training program for veteran entrepreneurs covering Contracts 101, government contracting, networking strategies, and business development fundamentals.
Learn more →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.
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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.
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