The Idaho Innovation Center is a business incubator providing resources to small fledgling companies where entrepreneurs can confidently and aggressively start and grow their small businesses through collaboration, education, mentoring and shared resources. The Idaho Innovation Center stimulates the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation promotion, fostering growth and future business development in Eastern Idaho. Working as…
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE Idaho-based Inergy brings innovation, research and product development in solar energy to the gem state and with it— a mission to bring the world portable energy. By: Idaho Commerce About one fifth of the world’s population do not have regular access to energy. Regular conveniences that many in developed countries may…
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The Port of Lewiston incubator program was created to help manufacturing entrepreneurs succeed. According to the Small Business Administration and a 2014 Washington Post article, about half of small businesses do not survive the first five years. The POL incubator program is designed to provide entrepreneurs stability when they are starting so they can focus…
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As part of the College of Innovation and Design at Boise State University, the Venture College has an expanded program designed to give Boise State students an opportunity to explore new ideas, acquire skills outside of their major field of study, and start businesses or non-profits all while pursuing their education. Students can receive one-on-one…
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Have you ever struggled to find funding for your technology idea, or to move your tech company to the next stage in development and commercialization? The SBIR/STTR programs annually provide $2.5 billion in funding to small advanced technology firms to spur new technological discoveries and facilitate the commercialization of innovations. Together they represent America’s Largest…
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The Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a statewide, university-based organization that helps small businesses succeed. SBDC consultants provide guidance in developing and growing a successful business. With six offices located throughout Idaho and affiliated with one of Idaho’s universities or colleges, the SBDC is uniquely positioned to serve as a focal point, for linking…
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