Choose your path to success

Get Inspired

Thinking about taking the entrepreneurial leap? There are people and programs that can provide encouragement and real-world support as you follow your dream. Learn about resources available to offer the inspiration and practical skills you need.

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Inspire

  • The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

    An online program that immerses participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset to empower learners and help them develop entrepreneurial skills.

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  • Entrepreneurship.org

    One of the most comprehensive sources of information, tools, and resources available to help entrepreneurs operate a business venture, create wealth, and employ people.

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  • Startup Weekend

    This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.

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  • Global Entrepreneurship Week

    An annual weeklong series of celebrations involving millions of people in more than 100 countries, designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.

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  • istart

    iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.

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Inspire

  • Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards

    The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is an international series of competitions for student entrepreneurs.

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  • StartupDigest

    An online community that connects the worldwide startup and tech ecosystem by informing individuals of events, job opportunities, and educational content in their areas.

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  • Startup America Partnership

    Provides resources and connections to help young companies grow and supports regional startup ecosystems throughout the country.

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  • Maker Faire

    Created by Make magazine, it’s the premier event for grassroots American innovation, celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science, and technology.

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  • Entrepreneur of the Year

    An awards program recognizing entrepreneurs who create jobs and drive economic vibrancy. US nominations are due March 9, 2012.

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Inspire

  • ibridge

    A Web platform aggregating research materials, technologies, and discoveries, providing access to university developed innovations to promote next-generation products and services.

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Get Networked

Personal connections can be crucial when seeking mentors, partners, clients and key employees. These programs introduce you to key people you might not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise.

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Network

  • Entrepreneurship.org

    One of the most comprehensive sources of information, tools, and resources available to help entrepreneurs operate a business venture, create wealth, and employ people.

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  • Kauffman FastTrac

    Practical, hands-on learning programs for entrepreneurs delivered by a variety of affiliate organizations in the U.S., around the world.

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  • Urban Entrepreneur Partnership

    Working to expand entrepreneurship and job creation in urban areas, and encourage minority entrepreneurship through an innovative one-to-one business coaching program.

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  • The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

    An online program that immerses participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset to empower learners and help them develop entrepreneurial skills.

    Visit Site

  • Startup Weekend

    This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.

    Visit Site

Network

  • Global Scholars Program

    A program for selected students and recent graduates from around the world to develop entrepreneurial skills and ideas, competencies, and capabilities to start a business.

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  • Global Entrepreneurship Week

    An annual weeklong series of celebrations involving millions of people in more than 100 countries, designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.

    Visit Site

  • istart

    iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site

  • ibridge

    A Web platform aggregating research materials, technologies, and discoveries, providing access to university developed innovations to promote next-generation products and services.

    Visit Site

  • StartupDigest

    An online community that connects the worldwide startup and tech ecosystem by informing individuals of events, job opportunities, and educational content in their areas.

    Visit Site

Network

  • PIPELINE

    A nationally-acclaimed Midwest entrepreneurial “immersion” program and powerful network for innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs.

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  • Startup America Partnership

    Provides resources and connections to help young companies grow and supports regional startup ecosystems throughout the country.

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  • Astia

    A global not-for-profit organization that propels women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving growth.

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  • Maker Faire

    Created by Make magazine, it’s the premier event for grassroots American innovation, celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science, and technology.

    Visit Site

  • Angel  Resource Institute

    Provides education, training, mentoring, and information on best practices in the field of angel investing to improve connections between angel investors and entrepreneurs.

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Network

  • U.S.SourceLink is America's largest resource network for entrepreneurs, encompassing more than 5,000 entrepreneurial support organizations that serve established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Get Creative

Have a great idea? The trick is turning your passion into a viable product or service. Learn about programs offering the practical processes needed to move your idea to market and put your business on a solid foundation.

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Create

  • Kauffman FastTrac

    Practical, hands-on learning programs for entrepreneurs delivered by a variety of affiliate organizations in the U.S., around the world.

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  • Urban Entrepreneur Partnership

    Working to expand entrepreneurship and job creation in urban areas, and encourage minority entrepreneurship through an innovative one-to-one business coaching program.

    Visit Site

  • Startup Weekend

    This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.

    Visit Site

  • Global Scholars Program

    A program for selected students and recent graduates from around the world to develop entrepreneurial skills and ideas, competencies, and capabilities to start a business.

    Visit Site

  • Global Entrepreneurship Week

    An annual weeklong series of celebrations involving millions of people in more than 100 countries, designed to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation.

    Visit Site

Create

  • istart

    iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site

  • PIPELINE

    A nationally-acclaimed Midwest entrepreneurial “immersion” program and powerful network for innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site

  • Maker Faire

    Created by Make magazine, it’s the premier event for grassroots American innovation, celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science, and technology.

    Visit Site

Get Coaching

A good mentor will offer you timely guidance about your particular industry or phase of business. These programs are designed to connect you with coaching and help you make the right moves.

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Mentor

  • Kauffman FastTrac

    Practical, hands-on learning programs for entrepreneurs delivered by a variety of affiliate organizations in the U.S., around the world.

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  • Urban Entrepreneur Partnership

    Working to expand entrepreneurship and job creation in urban areas, and encourage minority entrepreneurship through an innovative one-to-one business coaching program.

    Visit Site

  • Startup Weekend

    This platform hosts 54-hour events at a grassroots level worldwide to educate aspiring entrepreneurs by immersing them in the process of moving an idea to market.

    Visit Site

  • Global Scholars Program

    A program for selected students and recent graduates from around the world to develop entrepreneurial skills and ideas, competencies, and capabilities to start a business.

    Visit Site

  • istart

    iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site

Mentor

  • The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

    An online program that immerses participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset to empower learners and help them develop entrepreneurial skills.

    Visit Site

  • PIPELINE

    A nationally-acclaimed Midwest entrepreneurial “immersion” program and powerful network for innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site

  • Astia

    A global not-for-profit organization that propels women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving growth.

    Visit Site

  • U.S.SourceLink is America's largest resource network for entrepreneurs, encompassing more than 5,000 entrepreneurial support organizations that serve established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site

Get Capitalized

Money is the fuel that drives any business, but there are many misconceptions about where startups get their operating capital. While we can't fund your startup, we can guide you to resources where you can learn more about "the money game."

Let us help you get capitalized

Capital

  • istart

    iStart is the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of startup ideas and networking with entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site

  • Astia

    A global not-for-profit organization that propels women’s full participation as entrepreneurs and leaders in high-growth businesses, fueling innovation and driving growth.

    Visit Site

  • Angel  Resource Institute

    Provides education, training, mentoring, and information on best practices in the field of angel investing to improve connections between angel investors and entrepreneurs.

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  • VentureHacks

    Insightful content from founders and investors primarily focused on starting and growing companies.

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  • U.S.SourceLink is America's largest resource network for entrepreneurs, encompassing more than 5,000 entrepreneurial support organizations that serve established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.

    Visit Site