Helping founders find community and connections
A formal academic certificate program at College of Western Idaho providing foundational knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management for students preparing to start or manage a business.
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CWI Entrepreneur Lab
Idaho's largest annual government contracting matchmaking and training event, bringing together approximately 50 government agencies and corporate purchasing agents with Idaho small businesses. Held at Boise State University.
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Idaho APEX Accelerator
A student-driven consulting group at ISU's College of Business using graduate students (MBA, MHA, MAcc) to deliver low-cost business consulting in market research, business planning, grant writing, and feasibility studies.
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ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
Free and low-cost business training workshops for South Central Idaho entrepreneurs, hosted at the College of Southern Idaho SBDC in Twin Falls. Topics include business startup, marketing, finance, and government contracting.
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College of Southern Idaho SBDC
Low-cost and free business training workshops for Treasure Valley entrepreneurs hosted by Southwest Idaho SBDC at Boise State University. Wide range of topics from business basics to advanced growth strategies.
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Southwest Idaho SBDC – Boise State University
Free and low-cost business workshops and webinars covering topics such as marketing, business planning, financial projections, legal structure, and more. Offered locally in-person and online 24/7 through SCORE's national platform.
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SCORE Idaho – Treasure Valley
Free, one-on-one navigation services for veteran and spouse entrepreneurs, helping them access resources, networks, and support to launch, start, grow, and thrive. Covers registrations, permits, finances, marketing, legal, HR, and more.
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Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Free, confidential one-on-one technical assistance helping Idaho businesses sell products and services to federal, state, and local governments. Services include bid matching, registration assistance, proposal support, and market access strategies.
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Idaho APEX Accelerator
ISU's Commercialization Center supports high-tech entrepreneurs pursuing SBIR/STTR federal grants through monthly masterclasses, agency webinars, mentorship, market research, pitch development, and proposal writing.
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ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
A group dedicated to fostering relationship building, leadership development, and civic engagement among young professionals in the Twin Falls area. Meets monthly with networking events, professional speakers, and volunteer activities.
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Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Free, confidential one-on-one business consulting at the Southwest Idaho SBDC, hosted at Boise State University. Advisors support entrepreneurs in the Treasure Valley with business planning, financing, marketing, and growth.
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Southwest Idaho SBDC – Boise State University
Free, confidential one-on-one business consulting provided at the Idaho SBDC State Office, co-located with Southwest Idaho SBDC at Boise State University. Covers business planning, finance, marketing, operations, and specialized services.
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Idaho SBDC – Boise
Free, confidential one-on-one business consulting provided by professional SBDC advisors at North Idaho College. Covers business planning, marketing, finance, operations, and growth for entrepreneurs in the Coeur d'Alene region.
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North Idaho College SBDC
Industry-sponsored reverse pitch competitions where companies present real-world problems and student/entrepreneur teams compete to develop and pitch innovative solutions — offered each fall semester.
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Boise State – Venture College
A physical and programmatic accelerator program operated by Southwest Idaho SBDC with spaces in Boise (520 W Idaho St) and Nampa (5465 E Terra Linda Way). Provides affordable co-working space, 1:1 consulting, cohort programs, and skill-based training.
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Southwest Idaho SBDC – Boise State University
A statewide hybrid business incubator cohort program supporting veteran, military-serving, and spouse business owners in starting, growing, and scaling their businesses. Includes specialized tracks like the Food & Farm Marketing Bootcamp.
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Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce