Veteran-Owned Business Support​

Veteran-Owned Business Support

The following organizations offer services, programs, and support for veteran entrepreneurs.

UTSA Historically Underutilized Business Office

The University of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) initiative is to encourage and assist participation by such businesses in the contracting and purchasing process. It is UTSA’s policy to be committed to maximizing, when available, the number and value of purchases with HUBs.

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Maestro Entrepreneur Center

Maestro Entrepreneur Center is a resource center in San Antonio that offers programs, a business directory, and networking events to support small businesses. Their mission is to empower and support entrepreneurs in the area.

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Scale Up Support

Scale Up Support

The following organizations offer programs, mentorship, and other support for businesses looking to take their venture to the next level.

NAWBO San Antonio

NAWBO San Antonio is a chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners that supports and empowers women entrepreneurs in San Antonio through networking events, meetings, and resources.

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Emerge and Rise

At Emerge and Rise™, we empower underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses with innovative education, essential resources, and supportive networks. Partnering with corporations and community leaders, we transform lives by fostering collaboration, promoting mental well-being, and building generational wealth through cutting-edge financial and digital literacy.

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Capital Factory

Capital Factory is a Texas-based hub for entrepreneurs, providing coworking spaces, mentorship opportunities, community events, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Their mission is to support and connect startups, entrepreneurs, and corporations in the Texas entrepreneurial community.

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BioMedSA

BioMedSA is a non-profit organization that supports the healthcare and bioscience industry in San Antonio and beyond, offering programs, resources, and membership benefits to promote growth and innovation in these fields.

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Maestro Entrepreneur Center

Maestro Entrepreneur Center is a resource center in San Antonio that offers programs, a business directory, and networking events to support small businesses. Their mission is to empower and support entrepreneurs in the area.

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Start Up Support

Start Up Support

Are you looking to make your business dreams a reality? The following organizations offer support for entrepreneurs who are starting their next venture and may offer support with business development, mentorship, or connections to capital and financial assistance.

NAWBO San Antonio

NAWBO San Antonio is a chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners that supports and empowers women entrepreneurs in San Antonio through networking events, meetings, and resources.

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Emerge and Rise

At Emerge and Rise™, we empower underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses with innovative education, essential resources, and supportive networks. Partnering with corporations and community leaders, we transform lives by fostering collaboration, promoting mental well-being, and building generational wealth through cutting-edge financial and digital literacy.

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Das GreenHaus Business Incubator

Das Greenhaus is a 501(c)(3) public-private nonprofit located in Boerne, Texas. We aim to hgelp local startups and small businesses thrive so they can have a positive impact in our local community.

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Capital Factory

Capital Factory is a Texas-based hub for entrepreneurs, providing coworking spaces, mentorship opportunities, community events, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Their mission is to support and connect startups, entrepreneurs, and corporations in the Texas entrepreneurial community.

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Maestro Entrepreneur Center

Maestro Entrepreneur Center is a resource center in San Antonio that offers programs, a business directory, and networking events to support small businesses. Their mission is to empower and support entrepreneurs in the area.

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Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence

The following organizations offer demographic, location, market, and other valuable data and may offer assistance with collecting or using data to inform decision-making. Additionally, our office has access to a suite of data tools and can work with you to provide data related to your industry, customers, or our regional market. Let us know how we can help!

SizeUp Converse

SizeUp is a business resource that helps you benchmark your business to industry equivalents in our region. Want to know how you stack up? Input your business data into the worksheet and Sizeup will generate a report that will compare your numbers to businesses similar to yours. This tool will also help you with demographic information related to your customers.

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Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance providers help businesses with general tasks such as setting up an enterprise, launching the business, or creating a business plan, typically free of charge or for a small fee. Professional Service providers offer task-specific services such as legal or human resource needs that are often offered for a consulting or advising fee.

InCube Labs

We are a multi-disciplinary life sciences lab focused on developing and commercializing
breakthrough innovations. We seek to understand the biggest challenges in healthcare and develop innovative and effective treatment solutions that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of patients.

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Enventure San Antonio

Enventure is a Houston-based nonprofit with programs designed to support life science innovators at every stage of the process, from needs finding, to business model development, to clinical strategy, and beyond.

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Culturingua

Culturingua is a San Antonio based organization dedicated to supporting current and aspiring middle eastern, north African, and south Asian small business owners through community and economic development.

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BioMedSA

BioMedSA is a non-profit organization that supports the healthcare and bioscience industry in San Antonio and beyond, offering programs, resources, and membership benefits to promote growth and innovation in these fields.

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UTSA Historically Underutilized Business Office

The University of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) initiative is to encourage and assist participation by such businesses in the contracting and purchasing process. It is UTSA’s policy to be committed to maximizing, when available, the number and value of purchases with HUBs.

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Marketing Support & Training

Marketing Support & Training

The following organizations offer specialized services and training related to marketing.

NAWBO San Antonio

NAWBO San Antonio is a chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners that supports and empowers women entrepreneurs in San Antonio through networking events, meetings, and resources.

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SBDC Center for Government Contracting at UTSA

The SBDC Center for Government Contracting at UTSA is a specialty center under the Texas South-West Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the University of Texas at San Antonio. It provides services to assist small businesses, with a focus on veteran entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses, employers, small to medium manufacturers, and cybersecurity compliance.

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Maestro Entrepreneur Center

Maestro Entrepreneur Center is a resource center in San Antonio that offers programs, a business directory, and networking events to support small businesses. Their mission is to empower and support entrepreneurs in the area.

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City of San Antonio Digital Presence Program

The Digital Presence Program is a partnership between the City of San Antonio and Herospace. The goal is to help small businesses in San Antonio reach more customers online. Participating businesses can take a user-friendly online survey. After you take the survey, you receive a report. The report helps you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your online presence.

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Workforce Training

Workforce Development

The following organizations offer resources for employers to provide workforce development and training programs and can assist in connecting job seekers with employers.

InCube Labs

We are a multi-disciplinary life sciences lab focused on developing and commercializing
breakthrough innovations. We seek to understand the biggest challenges in healthcare and develop innovative and effective treatment solutions that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of patients.

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Alamo Colleges District

Alamo College District’s Workforce Training Center offers training for businesses and individuals who wish to enter the workforce or need additional training and certifications.

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Product Development & Commercialization

Product Development & Commercialization

The following organizations support entrepreneurs with developing their product offerings including technical assistance, incubators for developing and testing products, and help with commercialization of intellectual property.

InCube Labs

We are a multi-disciplinary life sciences lab focused on developing and commercializing
breakthrough innovations. We seek to understand the biggest challenges in healthcare and develop innovative and effective treatment solutions that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of patients.

Read More »

Enventure San Antonio

Enventure is a Houston-based nonprofit with programs designed to support life science innovators at every stage of the process, from needs finding, to business model development, to clinical strategy, and beyond.

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Das GreenHaus Business Incubator

Das Greenhaus is a 501(c)(3) public-private nonprofit located in Boerne, Texas. We aim to hgelp local startups and small businesses thrive so they can have a positive impact in our local community.

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Alamo Kitchens

Alamo Kitchens is a shared-use commercial kitchen facility based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 2018, its mission is to provide an accessible and affordable space for food entrepreneurs, caterers, and culinary businesses to test, develop, and prepare their food and beverage products.

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Professional & Legal Services

Professional & Legal Services

Professional service providers include support with matters related to accounting, legal, human resources, and other task-specific services that are often offered for a consulting or advising fee. Technical Assistance providers offer general support such as assistance writing a business plan or launching an enterprise, typically for free or a small fee.

Enventure San Antonio

Enventure is a Houston-based nonprofit with programs designed to support life science innovators at every stage of the process, from needs finding, to business model development, to clinical strategy, and beyond.

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UTSA Historically Underutilized Business Office

The University of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) initiative is to encourage and assist participation by such businesses in the contracting and purchasing process. It is UTSA’s policy to be committed to maximizing, when available, the number and value of purchases with HUBs.

Read More »

SBDC Center for Government Contracting at UTSA

The SBDC Center for Government Contracting at UTSA is a specialty center under the Texas South-West Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the University of Texas at San Antonio. It provides services to assist small businesses, with a focus on veteran entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses, employers, small to medium manufacturers, and cybersecurity compliance.

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Site Selection & Location Assistance

Site Selection & Location Assistance

The following organizations offer assistance helping businesses locate or expand in our region. These organizations may offer support in the form of site selection assistance, identifying incentives, or data to support informed decision-making.

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