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Transform Your Startup into a Thriving Business at the INCubator

Are you looking to transform your early-stage startup into a thriving, scalable business? At the INCubator, Chattanooga’s premier business development hub, we provide office and manufacturing spaces tailored for innovation and growth. Our comprehensive 3-year program offers entrepreneurs access to training rooms, networking opportunities, monthly programming and industry specific mentorship. With strong support from the Chattanooga Chamber, TSBDC, and a robust network of industry partners, startups gain the tools needed to scale efficiently, enhance market reach, and make a lasting economic impact. Whether you’re in advanced manufacturing, tech, or consumer goods, the INCubator propels your business toward long-term success.

The INC has been amazing for us. They've supported us since the beginning. They gave us the space to really learn the market and grow our business.
Nick Johnson
Nick JohnsonFounder of One Off Robotics
We would not be where we are today if not for the support of the INCubator and Chamber of Commerce.
Vincent Phipps
Vincent Phipps Founder of Communication VIP Trainging & Coaching
The INCubator gave us the space in late 2019 to grow from two to sixty people all bootstrapped.
Chris Hurst
Chris HurstCEO Stratus Grid

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Built in the 1920s for manufacturing, the BDC building has evolved from housing industrial giant 3M to becoming Chattanooga’s first business incubator in the 1980s. Watch the video to the left to hear testimonials from entrepreneurs who’ve thrived in our program.

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A Promising Start to 2026: The Impact of the Chattanooga Chamber Open House on INCubator Clients 

January 6, 2026

The arrival of a new year presents an ideal moment for reconnection, reflection and setting new intentions. The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Open House offered an exceptional opportunity for these activities. Hosted at the INCubator, this gathering united entrepreneurs, community leaders, and Chamber members, creating valuable exposure and momentum for our clients as they embark on 2026.  As one of the largest business incubators […]

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Entrepreneurship

RueData announces Chattanooga as location for U.S. headquarters

June 26, 2025

Company focuses on data-driven cost savings for large vehicle fleets Sebastián Baquero has a clear idea of how to solve a major cost for the trucking industry: He’s harnessed the power of AI for better tire management. Now, his company, RueData, serves more than 40,000 vehicles and is rapidly scaling. Baquero, CEO of RueData, also […]

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Shappi’s Startup Solution to a Global Shopping Problem

May 29, 2025

Over the last 12 months, Shappi – a three-year-old startup – has delivered more than $5 million in products to more than 300 locations and thousands of customers in South America. Described as the logistics-travel equivalent of Uber or Airbnb, the company has raised $5 million of investment funding, including the decision to jettison Silicon […]

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