Partnering for Inclusive Growth
Economic Impact Catalyst partners with economic development organizations seeking to undertake market research aimed at fostering inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. EIC’s research and analytics team provides technical guidance to EDOs in designing rigorous market research plans, identifying key indicators, gathering quantitative and qualitative data, analyzing findings, and applying insights into strategic recommendations and programming. By supporting thorough market research projects that deeply understand diverse business ecosystems, EIC helps EDOs make evidence-based decisions that effectively advance equitable entrepreneurial growth in their regions.
What We Offer
EIC collaborates with communities to catalyze inclusive entrepreneurship-led economic development. We provide the expertise, resources, tools, and partnerships needed to strengthen business ecosystems, accelerate startups, empower entrepreneurs, and drive equitable growth.
Entreprenership center operating software
The Startup Space platform provides entrepreneurship centers with an all-in-one digital ecosystem to manage their programs, engage members, and track data.
Developed by EIC, this flexible platform enables centers to customize and automate operations. Key features include program and event management tools, member portals, mentor matching services, virtual resource libraries, impact tracking dashboards, and more. Built using cutting-edge technologies, Startup Space centralizes data and provides powerful analytics. Members benefit from networking features, skill-building resources, and visibility. This comprehensive platform saves centers time and resources while providing entrepreneurs with the digital infrastructure needed to start and grow businesses. Startup Space accelerates innovation by connecting and empowering local startup and small business communities.
Incubator and accelerator program management
Incubators and accelerators are powerful platforms for empowering underserved entrepreneurs, spurring innovation, and catalyzing economic growth. However, designing and implementing high-impact programs requires significant resources and expertise. Many community organizations lack the capabilities or capacity to build robust business incubation on their own. EIC provides end-to-end capabilities to partner with organizations and manage customized incubator and accelerator programs targeted to their communities.
Market research
Robust research is the foundation for developing targeted strategies that foster inclusive entrepreneurial growth. However, many economic development organizations lack the internal expertise or bandwidth to conduct comprehensive market analyses exploring the needs, barriers, and assets across business ecosystems. This hinders their ability to make informed decisions and build programs that drive real impact. Economic Impact Catalyst partners with economic development organizations seeking to undertake market research aimed at fostering inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Workforce development
A skilled workforce is the engine that powers business growth and regional economic development. However, gaps in vocational training and barriers to education limit opportunities in many communities. Organizations seeking to launch workforce development initiatives that prepare local talent face steep challenges designing and managing these complex programs. EIC partners with organizations to operate customized workforce training initiatives that equip community members with entrepreneurial and vocational skills.
Economic Impact Institute
Entrepreneurship is a powerful force for economic renewal and shared prosperity, but ecosystem constraints often hinder its potential, especially in underserved communities. To catalyze entrepreneurship-led growth that is inclusive and transformative, we must equip those leading development efforts with the right knowledge and tools. The Economic Impact Institute at Economic Impact Catalyst (EIC) is dedicated to empowering ecosystem builders with the capabilities required to drive change in their regions.
Driving impact through tailored solutions
EIC provides the capabilities and expertise to help communities design targeted strategies that support inclusive entrepreneurial growth. We offer customized services like market research, program development, data analytics, and capacity building to address specific challenges and leverage local assets.
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The core features empower your community’s entrepreneurs to develop their businesses. The tools are purpose-built to streamline your small business support efforts in one distinctive place.