Innovative small business programs for every entrepreneur.

We transform your great idea into a thriving business. From entering the world of entrepreneurship to accelerating an existing company, we have small business programs for every phase of your journey.

We help with all aspects of doing business:

Finding lenders like The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) who specialize in small business loans
Securing financial assistance for small disadvantaged businesses
Completing grant applications to get funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce and other agencies
Going through certification procurement
Developing business plans that guarantee steady economic growth
Navigating the nonprofit and private sector and getting federal contracts
Networking and finding additional resources

No matter what kind of business you do, we can help you boost economic development and expansion.

For tech startups.

From SaaS and advanced manufacturing robotics to official websites and app development, our Evolve Technology Program is here to help make your tech startup the next big thing!

Find out how to secure loan funds, develop operational strategies for product commercialization, and navigate regulatory agencies to get market verification.

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For minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Our small business development center offers assistance programs for minority, socially, or economically disadvantaged small business owners. It provides technical assistance, consulting, access to grant programs, guidance on American federal government loan programs, help obtaining government contracts, and many additional resources.

The MBAC also offers certification assistance to open up opportunities for funding and contracts.

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For manufacturers.

Our Advanced Manufacturing Program creates opportunities for small- and medium-sized manufacturers who lack the expertise and capital to evaluate and integrate the competitive advantages that Advanced Manufacturing techniques deliver.

We’ll help you work with the DOD, write grants, and network so you can expand your manufacturing business.

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For youth entrepreneurs.

We don’t only offer small business programs for adult entrepreneurs – we also nurture the talent of tomorrow!

Think your child is the next Elon Musk? Then the YE program is ready to help! Kids between the ages of 9 and 18 learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, discover how to build leadership skills, and are exposed to financial literacy training.

For educators, this unique program helps you empower your students to become the problem solvers you know they can be. YE supports your ability to incorporate entrepreneurship education into your classroom by supplying resources like curriculum materials, guidance, and mixed reality experiences.

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Innovative small business programs for every entrepreneur.

For tech startups.

For minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

For manufacturers.

For youth entrepreneurs.

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