Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program

Small Business Technical Assistance Program

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO), in partnership with BEN Colorado, is proud to launch the Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program. This new initiative will help historically marginalized early stage technology businesses become capital-ready through free, expert advisory services and programming. 

Through hands-on coaching, mentorship, and educational workshops, this program helps business owners strengthen their operations, grow their networks, and prepare to secure investment capital.

Overview

In partnership with BEN Colorado, this small business technical assistance program offers tailored support for technology-industry small businesses, and helps strengthen their foundations and prepare for capital readiness through a combination of expert support, skill-building, and community connection.

Participants in the program will receive:

  • Executive coaching and business mentorship from industry experts
  • Targeted workshops covering marketing, financial planning, legal strategy, and team growth
  • Access to a professional network of investors, founders, and business leaders
  • Tailored one-on-one technical assistance including, expert advisory services, including a comprehensive business assessment, business plan improvements, pitch deck preparation and more.
  • Connection to capital readiness pathways to help secure investment 

Note: This program is for technology-driven existing businesses only.

Eligibility

A business must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for participation in the Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program:

  • Be a tech-industry business, defined as offering goods or services related to the research, development, or distribution of software, hardware, semiconductors, networking, or internet-based technologies, and focused on innovation and growth.
  • Be physically located and actively operating within the City and County of Denver.
  • Be registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office.
  • Be in compliance with all local, state, and federal taxing, permitting, and licensing authorities.
  • Be engaged in business activities that are legal under both federal and Colorado state law.
    • Note: Due to federal funding, retail or wholesale cannabis businesses are not eligible.
  • Be able to provide financial records and meet the technical requirements outlined by the program.

Intake Form

Visit BEN Colorado's webpage to get started and fill out the intake form.

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