UC Downtown Innovation Hub (DIH)

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At the UC Downtown Innovation Hub (DIH) we know you strive to be a sophisticated business owner. To do that, you need a systematic way to grow your business. The problem is there are many hats to wear which makes you feel like you are not keeping up, let alone getting ahead. We know you started your business with a passion for what you do. We know you want to grow your business into the vision that inspired your startup. Life is too short for that passion and vision to be drowned out by the constant struggle to stay on top of your competing responsibilities. We can relate. After working with dozens of growth companies from startups to multi-million-dollar enterprises, we have developed a systems approach which brings clarity to business management, enabling you to scale up and grow your business.

Who this program is for:

To be eligible for the Accelerator Program, your business needs to have hit these milestones:

1. In operation for more than one year
2. At least one employee other than the founder(s)
3. A minimum of $250k in revenue during the prior year

Length:

Three months with core training modules spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

Format:

Accelerator sessions take place in-person at the Downtown Innovation Hub.

Highlights:

• High impact facilitated workshops.
• One-on-one hands-on coaching and mentoring sessions.
• Modules are custom designed for small businesses and embed proven software tools and certifications including Digital Marketer strategy.
• Opportunity to network and build relationships with other business owners.
• More than $80,000 in value and nothing out of pocket. The UC DIH is grant funded, meaning there are no direct program expenses for selected businesses to participate.