New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator

The New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator is a six-month program designed to empower individuals who have served time in jail or prison to create their own businesses.

Chosen applicants will participate in monthly classes led by local business experts, complete a business education curriculum tailored to the needs of returning citizens, and be matched with an experienced entrepreneur mentor for one-on-one support.

Participants will receive assistance with:

• Developing business ideas.
• Learning how to run a successful business.
• Support from successful business experts.

The Curriculum

• Month 1 - The Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Month 2 - Creating a Business Plan
• Month 3 - Basic Financial Practices
• Month 4 - Marketing Basics
• Month 5 - Business Licenses & Laws
• Month 6 - Finding Funds

Chosen applicants will be contacted by phone or email.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2026

Funded [in part] through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.