Helping founders find community and connections
Tailored, founder-centric startup advisory and mentorship from Twin Ignition's experienced team of former tech executives and entrepreneurs, providing ongoing customized strategy, capital planning, and individualized guidance for Twin Cities tech startups.
Free one-on-one business technical coaching and advising for entrepreneurs in Stevens County, covering startup guidance, business planning, and access to revolving loan fund financing.
Learn more →Two-year fellowship for early-stage social entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota providing $30,000/year stipend, executive mentorship, training, and programming to build social enterprise ventures.
Learn more →Two-year fellowship for early-stage social entrepreneurs in Northwest Minnesota providing $30,000/year stipend, mentorship, business coaching, and training to build purpose-driven social enterprises.
Learn more →Ongoing mentorship program matching ILT Academy entrepreneurs with experienced founders and business professionals to support idea refinement, avoid common mistakes, and navigate the startup journey.
Learn more →Personalized one-on-one business consulting from experienced WomenVenture consultants, helping women entrepreneurs navigate business complexity at any stage, with access to CDFI loans up to $50,000.
Learn more →Free, confidential professional business consulting for startups and established businesses in the Twin Cities, provided by paid expert consultants at the SBDC within the University of St. Thomas Schulze School of Entrepreneurship.
Learn more →Inclusive entrepreneurship and business growth coaching program serving entrepreneurs from racial/ethnic minority groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and LGBTQIA+ persons across SMIF's 20-county region.
Learn more →SMIF's flagship rural economic development program providing coaching, resources, and connections to entrepreneurs in small towns across 20 counties of southern Minnesota to launch or grow a local business.
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