🇺🇸 Free business advisors and support centres in the United States

490 free business advisors and support centres in the United States, from the Open Ecosystem Atlas. Most are based in Illinois, New York and Minnesota. 485 of them offer free access.

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Free business advisors and support centres in the United States

  • NVIDIA Inception

    Support · Santa Clara, CA · Free access

    Free virtual accelerator for AI startups, 40,000+ members globally, no equity, no fees, no cohort deadlines. Members get up to $100K in AWS credits and up to $100K in DGX Cloud credits.

    Offers: perks, mentoring

  • AWS Activate

    Support · Seattle, WA · Free access

    Amazon’s startup credit program, up to $100K for accelerator/VC-backed startups and up to $300K for Generative AI specifically, plus business support and training.

    Offers: perks

  • Google Cloud for Startups

    Support · Mountain View, CA · Free access

    Google’s startup credit and support program, up to $350K depending on accelerator partnership and AI focus.

    Offers: perks

  • Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

    Support · Redmond, WA · Free access

    Microsoft’s self-serve startup program, no investor referral required, $200 entry credit scaling to $150K through usage milestones.

    Offers: perks

  • VC Lab (Decile Group)

    Support · Palo Alto, CA · Free access

    Free accelerator for new venture fund managers; has helped launch 950+ funds in ~80 countries. Runs Decile Access, a marketplace of its funds for LPs.

    Offers: mentoring, community

  • UTSA Small Business Development Center

    Support · San Antonio · Free access

    Free business advising and training from the university.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • EO Accelerator Seattle

    Support · Seattle, WA

    Peer programme for founders past an early revenue threshold.

    Offers: mentoring, community

  • AZNavigator

    Support · Arizona · Free access

    Free state resource for business planning, marketing and finance basics.

    Offers: info

  • Capital Gravity

    Support · Arizona

    Programme that trains and activates new investors in Arizona.

    Offers: info

  • BizStarts Milwaukee

    Support · Milwaukee, WI

    Milwaukee coaching programme connecting founders to funding networks.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • PGH Lab

    Support · Pittsburgh

    City programme letting startups pilot products with Pittsburgh agencies.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Cultivate Maine

    Support · Portland, ME · Free access

    State support organisation connecting Maine founders to funding.

    Offers: community, info

  • Alaska Small Business Development Center

    Support · Alaska · Free access

    Statewide centre giving Alaska businesses free technical assistance and training.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Alaska Small Business Assistance Center

    Support · Alaska · Free access

    Centre guiding Alaska businesses through funding applications.

    Offers: info

  • Google for Startups

    Support · Mountain View, CA

    Programme offering startups Google credits, training and community.

    Offers: community, info

  • University at Albany SBDC

    Support · Albany, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Binghamton University SBDC

    Support · Binghamton, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • SUNY College at Brockport SBDC

    Support · Brockport, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Lehman College SBDC

    Support · Bronx, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Brooklyn SBDC

    Support · Brooklyn, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Buffalo State College SBDC

    Support · Buffalo, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • SUNY Canton SBDC

    Support · Canton, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Columbia-Harlem SBDC

    Support · New York, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Farmingdale State College SBDC

    Support · Farmingdale, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Jamestown Community College SBDC

    Support · Jamestown, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Baruch College SBDC

    Support · New York, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Pace University SBDC

    Support · New York, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Mid-Hudson SBDC

    Support · New York · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Mohawk Valley SBDC

    Support · New York · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Niagara Community College SBDC

    Support · Niagara Falls, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Onondaga SBDC

    Support · New York · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • LaGuardia SBDC

    Support · Queens, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • York College SBDC

    Support · Queens, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Rockland SBDC

    Support · New York · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Staten Island SBDC

    Support · Staten Island, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Stony Brook University SBDC

    Support · Stony Brook, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Watertown SBDC

    Support · Watertown, NY · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC Network State Office

    Support · Pensacola, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at University of West Florida

    Support · Pensacola, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at Florida A&M University

    Support · Tallahassee, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at University of North Florida

    Support · Jacksonville, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at University of Central Florida

    Support · Orlando, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at University of South Florida

    Support · Tampa, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University

    Support · Fort Myers, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at Indian River State College

    Support · Fort Pierce, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic University

    Support · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Florida SBDC at Florida International University

    Support · Miami, FL · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Bucknell University SBDC

    Support · Lewisburg, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Duquesne University SBDC

    Support · Pittsburgh, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Gannon University SBDC

    Support · Erie, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Kutztown University SBDC

    Support · Kutztown, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Lehigh University SBDC

    Support · Bethlehem, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Penn State SBDC

    Support · University Park, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • PennWest Clarion SBDC

    Support · Clarion, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Saint Francis University SBDC

    Support · Loretto, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Saint Vincent College SBDC

    Support · Latrobe, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Shippensburg University SBDC

    Support · Shippensburg, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Temple University SBDC

    Support · Philadelphia, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • University of Pittsburgh SBDC

    Support · Pittsburgh, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • University of Scranton SBDC

    Support · Scranton, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Widener University SBDC

    Support · Chester, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Wilkes University SBDC

    Support · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Albany

    Support · Albany, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Athens

    Support · Athens, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Atlanta

    Support · Atlanta, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Augusta

    Support · Augusta, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Brunswick

    Support · Brunswick, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Carrollton

    Support · Carrollton, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Columbus

    Support · Columbus, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC DeKalb

    Support · Tucker, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Gainesville

    Support · Gainesville, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Gwinnett

    Support · Lawrenceville, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Kennesaw

    Support · Kennesaw, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Morrow

    Support · Morrow, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Macon

    Support · Macon, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Rome

    Support · Rome, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Savannah

    Support · Savannah, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Statesboro

    Support · Statesboro, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • UGA SBDC Valdosta

    Support · Valdosta, GA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Loudoun SBDC

    Support · Ashburn, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Mason SBDC

    Support · Arlington, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • University of Mary Washington SBDC Fredericksburg

    Support · Fredericksburg, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • University of Mary Washington SBDC Northern Neck

    Support · Virginia · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Central Virginia SBDC Charlottesville

    Support · Charlottesville, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Central Virginia SBDC Culpeper

    Support · Culpeper, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Laurel Ridge SBDC

    Support · Middletown, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Laurel Ridge SBDC at Fauquier

    Support · Warrenton, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Shenandoah Valley SBDC

    Support · Harrisonburg, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Capital Region SBDC

    Support · Richmond, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Hampton Roads SBDC Eastern Shore

    Support · Melfa, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Hampton SBDC

    Support · Hampton, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Hampton Roads SBDC Norfolk

    Support · Norfolk, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Hampton Roads SBDC Williamsburg

    Support · Williamsburg, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Crater SBDC at Longwood University

    Support · Petersburg, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Longwood University SBDC Central Region

    Support · Farmville, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Longwood University SBDC Danville

    Support · Danville, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Longwood University SBDC Martinsville

    Support · Martinsville, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Longwood University SBDC South Boston

    Support · South Boston, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • SBDC Lynchburg Region

    Support · Lynchburg, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

  • Blue Ridge Crossroads SBDC

    Support · Galax, VA · Free access

    Free one-to-one business advising and training for small businesses and new founders.

    Offers: mentoring, info

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