South Dakota

A stable tax climate that puts business first.

Hub Locations

35

Hubs

60

Programs

Location Type

Program Type

City

South Dakota has a total of 60 programs.

Ascent: Entrepreneurship Training for Women

SBA's online entrepreneurship training platform for women entrepreneurs ready to scale, offering interactive tools and expert business insights on chosen topics.

Training/Course

Spearfish

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – West

Ascent: Entrepreneurship Training for Women

SBA's online entrepreneurship training platform for women entrepreneurs ready to scale, offering interactive tools and expert business insights.

Training/Course

Sioux Falls

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – East

Biotech Startup Incubator Program

Science-based incubator providing lab space, GMP suites, and biomedical engineering resources for biotech, medtech, and life sciences startups at the USD Sioux Falls campus.

Incubator

Sioux Falls

USD GEAR Center

Boots to Business

Two-day SBA entrepreneurship course for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses covering business ownership fundamentals and feasibility.

Training/Course

Sioux Falls

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – East

Boots to Business

Two-day SBA entrepreneurship course for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses covering business ownership fundamentals and feasibility.

Training/Course

Spearfish

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – West

Boots to Business: Re-boot

1–2 day in-person course for veterans off military installation providing business fundamentals and tools for evaluating business concept feasibility.

Training/Course

Sioux Falls

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – East

Boots to Business: Re-boot

1–2 day in-person course off military installation providing veterans with business fundamentals and tools to evaluate the feasibility of a business concept.

Training/Course

Spearfish

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – West

Brookings Innovation Center (Startup Incubator)

43,000 sq ft startup business incubator for early-stage tech and science firms at SDSU, offering office/lab space, business resources, and access to university research.

Incubator

Brookings

Research Park at South Dakota State University

Business Advising & Workshops

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and workshops for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in western South Dakota, with a focus on women, veterans, and underrepresented founders.

Service

Spearfish

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – West

Business Advising & Workshops

Free, confidential one-on-one business advising and workshops for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in eastern South Dakota, with emphasis on women and underrepresented founders.

Service

Sioux Falls

South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity – East

Business Planning Workshops & Coaching

Business planning support and coaching for startups in the Brookings Innovation Center and Research Park ecosystem, connecting founders with advisors, attorneys, and financial experts.

Coaching/Consulting

Brookings

Research Park at South Dakota State University

Business Workshops & Training

Low-cost or free business workshops and training events for entrepreneurs in northeast South Dakota.

Training/Course

Aberdeen

South Dakota SBDC — Aberdeen

Business Workshops & Training

Low-cost or free business workshops and training events for entrepreneurs in southern South Dakota.

Training/Course

Yankton

South Dakota SBDC — Yankton

Business Workshops & Training

Low-cost or free business workshops and training events hosted at USD for entrepreneurs in southeast South Dakota.

Training/Course

Vermillion

South Dakota SBDC — Vermillion

Business Workshops & Training

Low-cost or free business workshops and training events for entrepreneurs in central South Dakota.

Training/Course

Pierre

South Dakota SBDC — Pierre

Business Workshops & Training

Low-cost or free business workshops and training events for entrepreneurs in the Rapid City and Black Hills area covering key business topics.

Training/Course

Rapid City

South Dakota SBDC — Rapid City

Business Workshops & Training

Low-cost or free business workshops and training events for entrepreneurs in the Sioux Falls area covering key business topics.

Training/Course

Sioux Falls

South Dakota SBDC — Sioux Falls

CO.STARTERS Accelerator

10-week cohort accelerator helping aspiring entrepreneurs validate ideas and build sustainable businesses through peer learning and local facilitators.

Accelerator

Brookings

Brookings Economic Development Corporation

CO.STARTERS Accelerator

10-week cohort accelerator helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses through peer learning, local facilitators, and a final pitch night.

Accelerator

Brookings

Brookings Economic Development Corporation

CO.STARTERS Accelerator

10-week cohort accelerator for aspiring and early-stage founders, using the CO.STARTERS curriculum to validate ideas and build business fundamentals.

Accelerator

Sioux Falls

Startup Sioux Falls

CO.STARTERS Business Accelerator

CO.STARTERS accelerator cohort for rural South Dakota entrepreneurs, delivered by Dakota Resources to reach underserved and rural communities across the state.

Accelerator

Renner

Dakota Resources

CO.STARTERS Software Accelerator

10-week accelerator specifically for software startup founders, combining the CO.STARTERS growth canvas with expert software entrepreneur facilitators and investor access.

Accelerator

Sioux Falls

Startup Sioux Falls

David Lust Accelerator Building (DLAB) – Business Incubator

STEM-focused business incubator providing office space, mentorship, and resources for early-stage tech and science startups in Rapid City's innovation ecosystem.

Incubator

Rapid City

Elevate Rapid City

David Lust Accelerator Building (DLAB) – Business Incubator

STEM-focused business incubator providing office space, mentorship, and resources for early-stage tech and science startups in Rapid City's innovation ecosystem.

Incubator

Rapid City

Elevate Rapid City

Elevate Entrepreneur Mentorship Program

Cohort-based mentorship program connecting Rapid City entrepreneurs with local business leaders through small group sessions, workshops, and 1-on-1 mentoring.

Coaching/Consulting

Rapid City

Elevate Rapid City

Elevate Entrepreneur Mentorship Program

Cohort-based mentorship program connecting Rapid City entrepreneurs with local business leaders through small group sessions, workshops, and 1-on-1 mentoring.

Coaching/Consulting

Rapid City

Elevate Rapid City

Government Contracting Workshops & Training

Free government contracting technical assistance and workshops for SD businesses in southern SD seeking to bid on federal, state, and local government contracts.

Service

Yankton

APEX Accelerator – Yankton

Government Contracting Workshops & Training

Free government contracting technical assistance and workshops for SD businesses in western SD seeking to bid on federal, state, and local government contracts.

Service

Rapid City

APEX Accelerator – Rapid City

Government Contracting Workshops & Training

Free government contracting technical assistance and workshops for SD businesses in eastern SD seeking to bid on federal, state, and local government contracts.

Service

Sioux Falls

APEX Accelerator – Sioux Falls

Government Contracting Workshops & Training

Free government contracting technical assistance and workshops for SD businesses in central SD seeking to bid on federal, state, and local government contracts.

Service

Pierre

APEX Accelerator – Pierre

Growco (Growth-Stage Founder Program)

Year-long cohort program for established founders ready to grow revenue, profit, or team size, using the GrowthWheel framework and peer accountability.

Accelerator

Sioux Falls

Startup Sioux Falls

Idea Workshops

Collaborative, hands-on workshops helping aspiring entrepreneurs explore business ideas, transform them into viable concepts, and build a cohesive business proposal.

Training/Course

Aberdeen

Northern Innovation and Startup Center

Incubation Program

8-week cohort incubation program for aspiring entrepreneurs in northeast South Dakota, covering business planning, marketing, financing, and pitching with NSU faculty mentors.

Incubator

Aberdeen

Northern Innovation and Startup Center

LaunchFounder Program

Online innovation platform connecting founders with mentors, peers, and investors to help find the shortest path from idea to business.

Community/Networking

Brookings

Brookings Economic Development Corporation

LaunchFounder Program

Online innovation platform connecting founders with mentors, peers, and investors to help find the shortest path from idea to business.

Community/Networking

Brookings

Brookings Economic Development Corporation

Lean & Leadership Training Workshops

Hands-on lean manufacturing and leadership training workshops for SD manufacturers, including a 6-month Lean+Leadership for Supervisors series and lean certification courses.

Training/Course

Sioux Falls

South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions – Southeast

Lean & Leadership Training Workshops

Lean manufacturing and leadership training workshops for SD manufacturers, delivered at the Lake Area Tech campus in Watertown and customized to individual company needs.

Training/Course

Watertown

South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions – Lake Area

Member Training Sessions

Ongoing training sessions for EDPA members covering relevant economic development topics, offered 25–40 times per year across South Dakota.

Training/Course

Aberdeen

Economic Development Professionals Association of South Dakota

Mentoring Program

12-month peer mentoring program matching experienced economic development professionals with newer members across South Dakota for professional growth and community connection.

Coaching/Consulting

Aberdeen

Economic Development Professionals Association of South Dakota

Mentorship Network

Network connecting Sioux Falls entrepreneurs with experienced local business mentors for guidance, accountability, and community support.

Coaching/Consulting

Sioux Falls

Startup Sioux Falls

One-on-One Business Counseling

Free, confidential business counseling for entrepreneurs in southeast South Dakota, hosted at the University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business.

Coaching/Consulting

Vermillion

South Dakota SBDC — Vermillion

One-on-One Business Counseling

Free, confidential business counseling for entrepreneurs in central South Dakota covering business planning, financing, marketing, and operations.

Coaching/Consulting

Pierre

South Dakota SBDC — Pierre

One-on-One Business Counseling

Free, confidential business counseling for entrepreneurs in southern South Dakota covering business planning, financing, marketing, and operations.

Coaching/Consulting

Yankton

South Dakota SBDC — Yankton

One-on-One Business Counseling

Free, confidential business counseling for SD entrepreneurs covering business planning, financial analysis, marketing, financing, and growth strategy.

Coaching/Consulting

Sioux Falls

South Dakota SBDC — Sioux Falls

One-on-One Business Counseling

Free, confidential business counseling for entrepreneurs in northeast South Dakota covering business planning, financing, marketing, and operations.

Coaching/Consulting

Aberdeen

South Dakota SBDC — Aberdeen

One-on-One Business Counseling

Free, confidential business counseling for SD entrepreneurs in western South Dakota covering business planning, financial analysis, marketing, and growth strategy.

Coaching/Consulting

Rapid City

South Dakota SBDC — Rapid City

SCORE Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer professionals for Watertown and surrounding area entrepreneurs.

Coaching/Consulting

Watertown

SCORE Watertown

SCORE Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer professionals for Yankton and surrounding area entrepreneurs.

Coaching/Consulting

Yankton

SCORE Yankton

SCORE Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer professionals for Rapid City and Black Hills area entrepreneurs.

Coaching/Consulting

Rapid City

SCORE Rapid City

SCORE Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer business professionals for Sioux Falls area entrepreneurs at all stages.

Coaching/Consulting

Sioux Falls

SCORE Sioux Falls

SCORE Business Mentoring

Free, confidential one-on-one business mentoring from experienced volunteer professionals for Aberdeen and northeast South Dakota entrepreneurs.

Coaching/Consulting

Aberdeen

SCORE Aberdeen

SCORE Workshops & Webinars

Free or low-cost business workshops and webinars on key small business topics for Rapid City and Black Hills area entrepreneurs.

Training/Course

Rapid City

SCORE Rapid City

SCORE Workshops & Webinars

Free or low-cost business workshops and webinars on key small business topics for Sioux Falls area entrepreneurs, offered locally and online.

Training/Course

Sioux Falls

SCORE Sioux Falls

SCORE Workshops & Webinars

Free or low-cost business workshops and webinars on small business topics for Aberdeen and northeast South Dakota entrepreneurs.

Training/Course

Aberdeen

SCORE Aberdeen

SCORE Workshops & Webinars

Free or low-cost business workshops and webinars on small business topics for Watertown and surrounding area entrepreneurs.

Training/Course

Watertown

SCORE Watertown

SCORE Workshops & Webinars

Free or low-cost business workshops and webinars on small business topics for Yankton and surrounding area entrepreneurs.

Training/Course

Yankton

SCORE Yankton

Start-Up Academy

Free online platform providing startup education resources and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs in the Brookings area.

Training/Course

Brookings

Brookings Economic Development Corporation

Start-Up Academy

Free online platform providing startup education resources and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs in the Brookings area.

Training/Course

Brookings

Brookings Economic Development Corporation

Think Beyond Workforce Development & Internship Program

Immersive biotech internship program at Dakota BioWorx's pilot-scale facilities giving SDSU and SD Mines students hands-on experience in biotech scale-up and process development.

Training/Course

Brookings

Dakota BioWorx

Wildfire Labs Startup Accelerator (6-Month Software Startup Program)

6-month startup studio accelerator helping founders with software business ideas go from vision to product to revenue, with development resources and go-to-market support.

Accelerator

Rapid City

Wildfire Labs, LLC