ICBI38: Unleashing Excellence Through Practice
INBIA
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
InBIA will host its 38th annual International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI38) in San Antonio, Texas, from April 14-17.
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Startup Accelerators are Entrepreneur Boot Camps
Gust
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
David Cohen image via Kathleen Lavine, Denver Business Journal. Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). The goal of most business incubators today is to strengthen the local economy, and commercialize new technologies.
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Entrepreneur Support Leaders Gather at ICBI38 to Recognize Global Excellence
INBIA
APRIL 30, 2024
Orlando, Florida—Earlier this month, InBIA held its annual awards ceremony to recognize excellence in entrepreneur support during the 38th annual International Conference on Business Incubation. This event was held April 14-17 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Should You Try For a Spot in a Business Incubator? The Pros and Cons
Turnkey Office Space
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Business incubators can be very enticing for new entrepreneurs. However, before you dive into the application process for any business incubator, there are several things to consider. First of all, although … Continue reading Should You Try For a Spot in a Business Incubator?
Moving Beyond Learning Differences to Support the Next Great Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs' Organization
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
“What if we created a research lab and business incubator that took these people with learning differences and put [them] together? We interviewed two current Inventives, Craig and Rebecca, about their projects, mentors and what advice they would give to young entrepreneurs. Here’s what they had to say: Craig Simms.
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LG and the hunt for the next-gen corporate incubator
TechCrunch
JANUARY 14, 2022
Whatever you do, don’t refer to LG’s incubator program LG Nova as a corporate venture capital (CVC) outfit. “When I say new businesses, that can mean a lot of different things. We are willing to create a new business unit if the idea, suggestions and partnership hit a home run.
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Take A Seat In Our No-Cost Startup Boot Camp And You Might Take Home Up To $10,000!
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
STATE COLLEGE, PA –Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerator @StateCollege; a partnership with the Invent Penn State initiative, is again offering local entrepreneurs, grad-students, professors, and university researchers its VIRTUAL 10-Week Business Startup Boot Camp.
Social Enterprise Incubator’s 5th Cohort focuses on Climate and Health Equity
American Entrepreneurship
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Seven startups begin a six-month program that will make them investment-ready To grow the Orange County, California ecosystem , the RevHub social enterprise incubator was established in 2019. Members benefit from the local community of investors, entrepreneurs, mentors, and partners during six months of rigorous hands-on learning.
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Black Innovation Alliance, Village Capital team up to support founders of color
TechCrunch
APRIL 7, 2021
Black Innovation Alliance and Village Capital today announced Resource, a national initiative aimed at boosting the efforts of entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) led by, and focused on, founders of color. Resource aims to give local accelerators and incubators support in the form of training and community.
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Win Up To $10,000 in Ben Franklin’s No-Cost Startup Boot Camp!
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
MARCH 1, 2022
STATE COLLEGE, PA –Ben Franklin’s Tech Celerator @StateCollege; a partnership with the Invent Penn State initiative, is again offering local tech entrepreneurs, grad-students, professors, and university researchers a fun, informative 10-Week Business Startup Boot Camp.
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How to Succeed in Engineering Consulting
Entrepreneurs' Organization
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Take a class through the Small Business Administration or a business incubator at your local university. Every business owner needs to understand the legal and financial basics to set up a business correctly. Clearly establish what that competitive advantage is before starting out. Think low overhead.
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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Christina Theodoraki
Ecosystem Builder Hub
JULY 1, 2020
These can be policy makers, entrepreneurs, students, incubator managers and staff, universities, professors, educators and researchers, or just citizens. Even though I have never known what to be or do in the future, I very quickly knew that I wanted to help entrepreneurs. We are all connected to our ecosystem. Theodoraki, C.
Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 2
Ecosystem Builder Hub
JULY 1, 2020
Christina Theodoraki is Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship & Strategy at Toulouse Business School. Her thesis entitled “Towards an Ecosystem Approach to the Strategy and Performance of Incubators” received two Best Dissertation in Management and Entrepreneurship Awards. ” (#18303, August, Vancouver ). Norris Krueger. “On
10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program
Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 28, 2016
As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. It’s your business – why not keep it? By Lauren King, Director of the EO Accelerator Program.
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Magdrive secures seed funding for new propulsion system which could take us to the stars
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 17, 2020
million seed round led by Founders Fund, an early investor in SpaceX, backed by Luminous Ventures, 7percent Ventures and Entrepreneur First. Magdrive is at the European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre in Harwell, Oxford. Magdrive has just closed a £1.4
New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders
TechCrunch
APRIL 6, 2021
He said the move is a “direct response to the systemic racial inequities in access to capital for Black and brown entrepreneurs” and aimed at addressing “the racial wealth gap.”. “I NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan said based on research conducted by the state, that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to develop this type of fund.
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How Biotech Startup Funding Will Change in the Next 10 Years
Y Combinator
AUGUST 5, 2019
The only model of institutional seed funding was the “business incubator” model, where VC firms would fund well-connected founders they knew and incubate them in their office. They have an initial idea and put together a team of favored executives, often from their pool of entrepreneurs-in-residence, to run it.
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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You
StartupNation
JANUARY 12, 2022
We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Brianna Ellison. It concludes with a Pitch Showcase awarding at least $25,000 in prize money.
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Talking Rural Entrepreneurs in Boston (March 30!)
EntreWorks Consulting
MARCH 3, 2020
I’ve got lots of travel on the agenda this month, but I’m especially excited to be getting up to Boston on March 30 to participate in ICBI34 , the 34 th annual International Conference on Business Incubation. Talking Rural Entrepreneurs in Boston (March 30!). You can find the ICBI34 schedule here. Hope to see you in Boston.
Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled
AsiaTechDaily
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Register Singapore has earned its reputation as a global hub for business, with the distinction of being ranked first for economic freedom. This article serves as a resource for aspiring entrepreneurs eyeing Singapore as their business launchpad.
ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Chef Esra England
Forward Cities
JANUARY 30, 2020
I hope to see business incubators/accelerators and resources dedicated to these areas specifically east of Troost Ave. I also believe it is extremely important to be a positive role model for the youth in my community and to invest as much time and resources as I can to educate others about business and opportunities in business.
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Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary
NZ Entrepreneur
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Niesh worked with ecentre, the startup business incubator at Massey University, as part of the Sprint Launch programme, focusing on growth through customer acquisition. The findings from this collaborative workshop are outlined for entrepreneurs and business mentors in a recent case study available here.
The Rise of the Rest Class of 2019
Revolution
MAY 21, 2019
We asked the winners in each city to tell us about their companies, provide advice to fellow entrepreneurs, and share a little more about themselves. What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in Orlando? What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in your city? What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in Miami?
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Expand your global reach by collaborating with ITÜ Çekirdek
UBI Global
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
ITÜ Çekirdek, recognized by UBI Global among the world’s top programs, seeks global collaborators ITÜ Çekirdek is seeking global partners to help design an entrepreneur exchange program and collaborate in the areas such as: • Network sharing • Infrastructure sharing • Entrepreneur guidance on the current market and […].
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Antler Elevate Fund Raises $285M to Propel Growth-Stage Startups
AsiaTechDaily
JUNE 8, 2023
Register Antler , a business incubator and startup accelerator based in Singapore, has successfully raised $285 million for its emerging growth fund, Antler Elevate. Fady Abdel-Nour, a partner at Antler, emphasizes the lasting partnerships and support Antler provides entrepreneurs.
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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business
American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Search out resources that are timely to starting and growing a small business. For any entrepreneur to be successful in starting a business, they must have the right help and resources to support of their hard work. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) : SBDCs are funded by the U.S. Learn more here.
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Israel’s startup ecosystem powers ahead, amid a year of change
TechCrunch
JANUARY 21, 2021
million on average, the largest payout to employees in Israeli high tech at the time, and the exit created a pool of new entrepreneurs and angel investors. Over the last decade, startup funding for Israeli entrepreneurs increased by 400%. Waze’s 100 employees received about $1.2 So how are they doing?
4 ways to ensure Latin America’s growing pot of capital drives long-term growth
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Businesses that partner with schools can incubate the next talent generation. One possible solution is for Latin American governments to work together and introduce an open passport for entrepreneurs, allowing individuals greater flexibility to launch and operate businesses across Latin America.
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The BF TechCelerator is Hosting a Pitch Event: Someone Will Walk Away With Up To $10,000!
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
STATE COLLEGE, PA – On December 6, 2018, six emerging tech entrepreneurs will compete for up to $10,000 at the BF TechCelerator’s graduation “pitch” event. A panel of local judges will evaluate the presenters who have been honing their business concepts for the past ten weeks in an intensive business startup accelerator.
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Why does a16z need its own Y Combinator?
TechCrunch
APRIL 18, 2022
For over a year, Andreessen Horowitz has quietly piloted its own take on an accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs, and today, the firm announced the program’s official debut. Andreessen Horowitz unveils piloted program for early-stage entrepreneurs. The checks are backed by a $400 million seed fund , which closed in August 2021.
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Funds can no longer just be a source of capital
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
For instance, the Entrepreneur First program helps entrepreneurs who still have day jobs find people who would be good potential co-founders. Funds can do that, too. People first, then profit. Having the right people in your corner when you’re first establishing your fund is critical.
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4 lessons I learned about getting into Y Combinator (after 13 applications)
TechCrunch
MAY 10, 2021
The entrepreneurs trying to get into Y Combinator are often at an early point in their journeys and haven’t yet built up the experience to know exactly what kind of business can hit the ground running. This is where a harsh journey of trial and error helps entrepreneurs face the reality of their business model.
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5 tips for scaling your green startup during a funding drought
TechCrunch
AUGUST 1, 2022
This slump is a particularly unpleasant setback for entrepreneurs hoping to advance climate-focused principles and social change. CB Insights forecasts a roughly 20% drop in total VC investments from Q1 to Q2, leaving ambitious young companies scrambling to fight for scraps.
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Q&A with Meg Salyer
Innovation 2 Enterprise
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
On September 30, 2020, the long-term employees acquired the business, ensuring a bright future for many years to come. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs pursuing a startup in Oklahoma? Oklahoma is very friendly to entrepreneurs. Get started!
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Why every VC should spend a month with an accelerator
TechCrunch
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Investors have already been signing the dotted line without meeting entrepreneurs in person. They hear about the barriers that entrepreneurs from different groups face and learn what tools they need to overcome them. However, I believe that accelerators can be the glue bringing the two together.
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Salto: Accelerating migrant inclusion
Impact Hub
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Salto: Accelerating migrant inclusion Combining cutting-edge elements from the world of business incubators and accelerators, the Salto Accelerator in collaboration with Impact Hub Florianópolis, stands as a powerful force driving transformative impact in the entrepreneurial landscape.
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Framework raises $2M seed to create an ‘on-demand business school’ aimed at startups
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Framework has spun out of Founders Academy, the nine-month “free alternative-MBA” born out of Founders Forum, a private network of the world’s elite tech entrepreneurs, largely drawn from Europe. This is sometimes called “snackable” content.
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Prime Movers Lab raises $245 million for second fund to invest in early stage science startups
TechCrunch
JANUARY 27, 2021
He was a serial entrepreneur before starting the fund, having founded Tachyus, OpenGov and nonprofit California Common Sense. I have a physics background, and I was able to bring together a team of partners that have really deeply technical backgrounds.”
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TechCrunch+ roundup: Slashing churn rates, visa side hustles, YC S22 Demo Day faves
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Crypto entrepreneurs still have room to grow, but they would be well served to get on the good side of regulators, says Stephen Aschettino, U.S. . — TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) September 9, 2022. Want to survive the crypto winter? Start by inspiring regulatory confidence. Image Credits: Ekspansio (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.
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TechCrunch+ roundup: The Kindbody TC-1, Glossier’s mistakes, calculating startup runway
TechCrunch
APRIL 12, 2022
Technology startup valuations are robust, so it’s only natural that entrepreneurs and investors would want to position firms as a straight tech play, regardless of the underlying business they’re in. What Glossier got wrong. Image Credits: The Boston Globe/Bloomberg (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.
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Fathom raises $4.7M for its AI notetaker
TechCrunch
JANUARY 24, 2022
That may seem like a bit of an odd choice for a seasoned entrepreneur, but as White noted, a lot has changed in the last few years and simply having a cohort of like-minded founders that are going through the same processes is a very useful thing to have.
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Free Money for Student Tech Founders
David Teten VC
JULY 27, 2021
The GitHub Student Developer Pack offers more than $200k in developer tools/training for student entrepreneurs or any students. LawCloud offers free legal documents through the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. The Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant is “to help entrepreneurial students who have innovative business ideas.”
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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan
TechCrunch
MARCH 31, 2021
Finally for startups there’s a $31 billion available for programs that give small businesses access to credit, venture capital, and R&D dollars. Specifically, the proposal calls for funding for community-based small business incubators and innovation hubs to support growth in communities of color and underserved communites.
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8 investors, founders and execs predict cybersecurity, fintech will take Belfast by storm
TechCrunch
APRIL 23, 2021
Ignite NI emerged as an important native incubator and accelerator. Ian Browne, COO of Ignite NI: Entrepreneur and another mentor to startups in the city. Great incubator and accelerator in Ignite, but needs expansion to the Northwest where deprivation and poor infrastructure need to be addressed. Co-founded BrewBot.
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