Tallahassee offers a wealth of resources for entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey. Whether you’re a budding teen entrepreneur or an established business owner seeking growth, the city provides numerous programs to support your endeavors.
Teenpreneur Foundation
For young individuals aged 9 to 18, the Teenpreneur Foundation equips teens with real-world skills through entrepreneurial and technological training. Programs like the Shine Program (ages 9-13) and the Legacy Program (ages 14-18) guide participants from business concept to final product or service, offering support in business plan development, website creation, marketing, time management, and financial literacy. Learn more.
KitchenShare Food Incubator
Aimed at food entrepreneurs, KitchenShare provides a certified communal kitchen rental program and a 12-week food entrepreneur course. This initiative offers operational space and support services to help individuals start or expand their food-based businesses. The facility includes production kitchens, a packaging room, storage, and business support services. Discover more.
IGNITE Tallahassee
As part of Florida State University’s Office of Research, IGNITE Tallahassee serves as a catalyst for turning research into real-world impact. The program offers dedicated mentorship, funding opportunities, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and a network of higher education institutions to support technology-driven startups. Find out more.
FANG Incubator
The Founders Accelerated Network Group (FANG) Incubator, supported by Florida A&M University’s Small Business Development Center, assists both existing businesses and startups. The program offers resources such as business development advice, mentoring, networking, co-working space, workshops, and funding opportunities. Learn more.
Blackstone LaunchPad
Located within the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at FSU, the Blackstone LaunchPad connects students to a global network of mentors, events, funding, and job opportunities. It provides resources like business development advice, mentoring, networking, co-working space, workshops, and funding opportunities to help students build successful companies or enhance their resumes. Explore further.
These programs exemplify Tallahassee’s commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering tailored support to meet the diverse needs of the city’s business community.