Our Services
Startup space platform
A streamlined, tech-enabled approach to small business support. This customizable platform integrates all the tools, knowledge and support entrepreneurs need to start and grow a business in your community.
Market Research
Gain insights into small business needs or resource gaps by leveraging your license to Startup Space. Our team of experts can help you design and conduct surveys and market research to inform strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and policy.
impact reporting & advocacy
Access the metrics and insights needed to effectively understand and communicate the impact of your work with reporting tools, expertise, and resources available through EIC and Startup Space.
Platform Features
Dedicated Portal
Create your community’s main online destination for local small business resources and support. Login optional.
Mobile App
Deliver digitally inclusive assistance on desktop and mobile devices and a free mobile app.
Resource Compass
Map your entrepreneurship ecosystem in a searchable digital resource guide with 24/7 navigation services.
Events
Facilitate connection through a centralized local events calendar and live discussions between members.
Knowledge Center
Empower entrepreneurs with access to curated self-guided small business development content.
Mentorship & More
Turn on additional features to extend your online offerings including mentorship, coworking, group-based training, and more.
Trusted Globally by Economic Developers and Ecosystem Builders.
Our Pricing
Basic Plan
$900/mo USD
Includes all standard tools and features with a limited service plan for smaller budgets.
Service Plan
12 hours initial onboarding support.
1 hour/mo ongoing administrative support. Limited customization.
Essential Plan*
$1,500/mo USD
Includes single community hub, platform tools, ecosystem mapping and unlimited users and resources.
Service Plan
24 hours initial onboarding support.
4 hours/mo ongoing administrative support. Full customization and branding.
Enterprise Plan
Custom Pricing
Includes multiple community hubs each with platform tools and ecosystem mapping, unlimited users and resources.
Service Plan
Up to 120 hours/mo onboarding and ongoing administrative support. Customization, branding, custom tools.
Not sure which option to choose?
We have flexible plans that work for any size organization and market.
Additional Platform Features
Customizable Platform
Bring the community together under your brand with a customized web portal, feature configurations, and external integrations.
CRM & Surveys
Manage members, track engagement, and measure impact over time using built-in profiles, surveys and CRM.
Analytics
Track key metrics for individuals and the community with real-time dashboard displays and dynamic reports.
Moderation
Assign roles for administrators, staff, users, and groups to control access to functionality and data.
Programs
Manage technical assistance, grants, or other training groups to improve and track outcomes over time.
Support Services
Dedicated onboarding and ongoing support from a passionate, highly experienced team.
By the Numbers
members of the Catalyst Network
application store downloads
small businesses supported
members using our platform
Success Stories
Erie Technology Incubator at Gannon University
We (the Erie Technology Incubator) are new to Startup Space and began our journey with them in January 2023. I cannot stress enough how awesome the team is with regard to onboarding.
Kathy Roach
Manager of Entrepreneurial Operations at the Erie Technology Incubator at Gannon University
Jeff Morris
Technical Assistance Program Manager, Invest Atlanta
St. Louis Development Corporation
We here at St. Louis Development Corporation needed a system that allowed us to form a community to provide different services for the entrepreneurs we work with to engage with us, and we also wanted to track business data and information.
Stacy Fowler
An Economic Imperative
EIC is changing the way economic developers approach their work through innovation, equity, wealth creation, thought leadership and client success.
Case Studies
Learn how economic developers are using tech-based solutions to create an ecosysystem of support for small businesses to thrive and measure the impact of their work.
White Papers
By tapping into EIC’s expertise in market research, you gain an edge in making data-driven decisions that will foster inclusion, drive innovation, and position your community for greater success in an increasingly diverse landscape.
Blogs
The landscape of small business support has evolved significantly, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations like the Michigan Economic Development...
The Art of Starting Up: David Ponraj's Vision for Easier Entrepreneurship David Ponraj, founder and CEO of Economic Impact Catalyst shares insights on the difficulties...
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