INCubator Resources

Inside the INCubator, a diverse and multicultural community collaborates to advance Chattanooga’s sustainable workforce. Our entrepreneurs come from various backgrounds and industries, including tech, manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, and more. These companies have become integral to our economy, providing good jobs and fostering continued regional investments. A recent survey shows that INC clients and graduates generate more than $70 million in economic impact for Hamilton County.

A passion for improved, sustainable products and processes motivates the diligent people of Chattanooga to pursue entrepreneurship. These entrepreneurs are resourceful, dedicating every available resource and moment to advancing their ventures. These innovators, working from coffee shops to home offices, strengthen Chattanooga’s culture of innovation.

Financial Resources

Bankers Factoring
866.598.4295

Non-recourse invoice factoring company. Start-up and SME friendly. Employee-owned. Espanol.

Capacity

Building a revenue-generating business is a huge accomplishment. But when growth beyond the startup stage becomes a challenge, many business owners don’t know where to

Kiva

Kiva offers 0% interest crowdfunded loans up to $15,000.

SETD
423.266.5781

We provide small business funding for startups & existing businesses with Local, State & Federal loan programs specific to job creation and/or retention.

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
423.634.3600

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), a financial cooperative headquartered in Chattanooga, provides an array of financial services to business and commercial members. Through TVFCU’s

The Chattery
423.521.2643

The Chattery offers fun, affordable and accessible in-person and virtual learning experiences for adults everywhere. Classes and workshops range from cocktails and calligraphy to business

Legal Resources

SHRM Chattanooga

With 350 members in the Chattanooga area, SHRM Chattanooga is the local Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Our professional members offer expertise,

Squire Strategies
615.477.8706

As an employment attorney and HR consultant admitted in Tennessee, California and Texas. Dan advises and represents clients from those in the startup phase to

Marketing Resources

Launch
423.523.9307

LAUNCH offers small business training, support, and affordable resources to underrepresented entrepreneurs, specifically women and people of color, empowering them to create sustainable, successful businesses.

Launch Tennessee
615.991.2809

LaunchTN is a public-private partnership with a vision to make Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the nation. We empower Network Partners and other stakeholders

Technical Resources

Solas BioVentures

Solas BioVentures is a Venture Capital firm, that invests exclusively in the Life Science industry, focusing primarily on early and development stage Biotech, Medtech, and

The Enterprise Center
423.661.3300

The Enterprise Center, a non-profit economic development partner to the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County region, unites people, organizations and technology to build an

UT Center for Industrial Services
888.763.7439

The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) delivers technical assistance and training to businesses and communities throughout Tennessee. UT CIS has the

Support Resources

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Gary W. Rollins College of Business, UTC
423.425.4313

Supports the entire University of Tennessee at Chattanooga community through cross-campus programming and initiatives. Works closely with community partners to support student entrepreneurs.

Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership
423.756.2121

The Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership (GCEP) represents the 16 county region surrounding Chattanooga. GCEP provides support to regional economic developers to bring investment into the

La Paz
423.624.8414

La Paz has been serving the Latin community in Chattanooga and the surrounding region for more than 20 years. They build community, develop leaders, and

Launch
423.523.9307

LAUNCH offers small business training, support, and affordable resources to underrepresented entrepreneurs, specifically women and people of color, empowering them to create sustainable, successful businesses.

Launch Tennessee
615.991.2809

LaunchTN is a public-private partnership with a vision to make Tennessee the most startup-friendly state in the nation. We empower Network Partners and other stakeholders

National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program
423.425.4313

The National Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) at UT-Chattanooga provides military veterans with practical training in venture creation and growth, accompanied with five months of advising

Operation Hope

A Small Business Development Program for business owners and entrepreneurs focused on business education, one-on-one coaching, and connecting to resources. Designed to launch a new

Sankofa Fund for civic engagement

The Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement is a giving circle committed to funding and supporting organizations, projects, and efforts which improve Chattanooga’s Black community. The

Score
1.800.634.0245

We’re Here for The Life of Your Business. Chattanooga SCORE offers FREE business mentoring, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools to

SETD
423.266.5781

We provide small business funding for startups & existing businesses with Local, State & Federal loan programs specific to job creation and/or retention.

Society of Work
423.449.9112

Small Office Space, Coworking, Conference Room Rental, Business Mailing Address

The Enterprise Center
423.661.3300

The Enterprise Center, a non-profit economic development partner to the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County region, unites people, organizations and technology to build an

The JumpFund

Women Investing in Women. Female angel investors growing women’s business leadership throughout the Southeast United States.

Urban League of Greater Chattanooga
423.756.1762

Since 1982, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga has been an affiliate of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest community-based organization movement devoted to

Nonprofit Resources

Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
423.756.2121

With more than 200 networking events each year, our members connect with potential customers, city officials and the broader community. These networking opportunities range from

Chattanooga Technology Council ChaTech
423.826.8700

ChaTech connects technology-related and tech-enabled businesses around topics of mutual interest and training. Members include startups to enterprise companies across industries. Programs target CIOs, CISOs,

CO.LAB

The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is a nonprofit startup accelerator that supports entrepreneurial growth in southeast Tennessee. We work with companies ranging from Main Street businesses

Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership
423.756.2121

The Greater Chattanooga Economic Partnership (GCEP) represents the 16 county region surrounding Chattanooga. GCEP provides support to regional economic developers to bring investment into the

Sankofa Fund for civic engagement

The Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement is a giving circle committed to funding and supporting organizations, projects, and efforts which improve Chattanooga’s Black community. The

TriState Minority Supplier Development Council
615.259.4699

TriState MSDC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization chartered to advance business and procurement opportunities for certified minority business of all sizes, namely Asian,

Venture Forward
423.752.0301

Venture Forward, a division of United Way of Greater Chattanooga, serves as our region’s nonprofit professional development association. Venture Forward’s purpose is to empower &

Startup Resources

Chambliss Startup Group
423.756.3000

Founded in 2011, Chambliss Startup Group is deeply rooted in the startup community and provides comprehensive, 360° legal advice to entrepreneurs, emerging and high growth

Chatt – Town Kitchen
423.485.3473

We are a shared use commercial kitchen for rent by food startup businesses in Chattanooga and surrounding areas. We are perfect for small and startup

Dynamo

Dynamo Ventures is a supply chain and mobility investor, focused on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, and invests only in enterprise business models.

Incubator at the Hamilton County Business Development Center
423.752.4301

The INCubator at the Hamilton County Business Development Center is a mixed-used business incubator over 50 unique startups call home. We provide wrap around support

Proof Incubator

Proof Incubator is a resource whose mission is to support owners and operators in the food and beverage ecosystem, including everything from restaurants to packaged-goods