Business Incubator
Startups Start Here
Our 2 year full time Incubator Program includes everything needed for early-stage companies to develop into financially stable, high-growth enterprises by providing the tools, training and infrastructure that helps facilitate smarter, faster growth. The program is open to both community and student startups.
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Incubator Programming
The Business Incubator includes valuable programming that grows startups into successful Central Coast businesses, generating the head of household jobs of tomorrow and spurring our local economy.
Mentors & Advisory Boards
Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
Pitch Nights, Angel & VC Network
Access to Cal Poly Resources
Cal Poly SBDC
Coffee & Conversation
Open Office Hours Experts
Workshops & Training
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“This program provides emerging enterprises with a strategic path; a wide array of vital business development services and resources; and ongoing guidance, motivation and support to help new ventures succeed.”
– John Townsend, CIE Executive Director
Interested in applying?
Applicants must submit a business plan and answers to a series of questions that a committee will review. The committee will look for companies with technology innovation, scalability and high growth potential.
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