Members of the Coalition
Featured Coalition Members
Florida
Addresses social factors that impact health/equity, make education accessible, & foster innovation.
Oregon
Reduces barriers for overlooked entrepreneurs & communities to advance local-impact startups.
Missouri
Builds communities where everyone has the confidence, skills, & opportunity to innovate & create.
Illinois
Empowers the next round of innovators, entrepreneurs, & startups that call Greater Peoria home.
Join the Coalition
Start Us Up is a diverse coalition of organizations working to level the playing field for entrepreneurs in America. The coalition spans the entire nation and includes entrepreneurship support organizations, nonprofits, university centers, and more.
Interested in joining us? Your organization is a good fit to be a Start Us Up coalition member if:
- You are seeking to deepen the impact of existing advocacy efforts by joining others in lifting up a common policy agenda.
- You are seeking to become an advocate for entrepreneurs by gaining practical skills and making use of Start Us Up advocacy resources.
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Washington, DCSmall business retail strategy consulting for cities, real estate developers, & entrepreneurs. -
IllinoisMission: To inspire, equip, and support founders of all backgrounds to build great businesses. -
FloridaNonprofit that provides access to community, workspace, accelerator, & mentorship program. -
CaliforniaHelps local gov create wealth in underserved community with infrastructure funding tools & support. -
Washington, DCBuilds and supports a community to ensure policymakers prioritize fair access to markets for all. -
IllinoisCreates equitable community wealth via living wage job creation, comm development, entrepreneurship. -
TexasConnects founders of all backgrounds to experts, tools, knowledge, & communities. -
Washington, DCUnites social entrepreneurs with policymakers to advance a public policy agenda. -
VirginiaProvides free 1:1 counseling & training through small business development centers. -
North CarolinaConnects entrepreneurial communities via stories, resources, information, job boards, & calendars. -
KansasProfessional association of angel investors in North America. -
TexasProvides investor relations for early stage companies. -
ArizonaIncubator program that provides space, courses, & counseling for startup companies. -
ArizonaComprehensive resources & support for ASU students, faculty, alumni, staff, & greater community. -
North CarolinaSupports financial stability of low- to moderate-income business owners. -
Washington, DCCreates economic opportunity for underserved entrepreneurs. -
Washington, DCWorks to secure economic justice & entrepreneurial opportunities for women. -
TexasTechnology incubator that provides business coaching, mentoring, & university support. -
MissouriPromotes social equity & prosperity by empowering first-time entrepreneurs. -
MontanaProvides startup business assistance for entrepreneurs in Montana. -
PennsylvaniaTech-based economic development program for high-growth entrepreneurs & established manufacturers. -
MarylandIdentifies & attracts for-profit business leaders solving environmental & social challenges. -
MissouriElevates St. Louis' leadership in agriculture, medicine, health care, & other tech areas. -
Washington, D.C.Think tank that combines the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, and opportunity. -
CaliforniaCentralizes support for local businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, licensed professionals, and more. -
Kansas CityCommunity economic development organization supporting minority families and entrepreneurs. -
KentuckyConnects entrepreneurs in eight-county region to resources like mentors, talent, and funding. -
North CarolinaA digital ecosystem of early-stage entrepreneurship programs. -
South DakotaDevelops/hosts programs to locate, educate, & engage the startup community & emerging entrepreneurs. -
TexasEconomic development organization prioritizing its investments toward fostering human capital. -
OregonNonprofit accelerator that supports new & established consumer product companies. -
MinnesotaVeteran-built nonprofit to empower military veterans to be leaders in innovation & entrepreneurship. -
OregonForges collaborative relationships with business community, nonprofits, & government. -
Washington, DCAlliance of business leaders working to strengthen democracy and modernize government. -
CaliforniaProvides technical assistance & advocacy efforts that promote small business growth & opportunities. -
CaliforniaAccess to resources, economic mobility, & community prosperity for underserved entrepreneurs. -
MissouriStartup accelerator for early-stage startups that provides capital, resources, & connections. -
Washington, DCNonpartisan research, policy, & advocacy organization engaging policymakers about entrepreneurship. -
VermontConnects rural tech entrepreneurs to capital, markets, talent, & strategy. -
GeorgiaProvides an incubator & virtual learning community for underserved women. -
IllinoisPromotes racial equity & social justice for Black community via support of Black-owned businesses. -
OhioMission: To build a sustainable, tech-based economy throughout the Midwest. -
TexasIdentifies emerging startups & introduces them to mayors of American cities. -
Washington, DCAccelerator supporting diverse entrepreneurs solving challenges of state/local governments via tech. -
TennesseeWorks to connect local leaders and starters with global networks & resources. -
ArizonaIncubator, accelerator, & ecosystem builder that advises cities on building innovation communities. -
MaineFinancing, business/industry expertise, & policy solutions to support jobs & enterprises in Maine. -
MinnesotaTech consulting cooperative using social enterprise approaches to mentor local entrepreneurs. -
MinnesotaInnovative support for local entrepreneurs to foster an inclusive, diverse, & healthy ecosystem. -
ArkansasConnects underserved entrepreneurs to the local resources they need to succeed. -
FloridaHelps entrepreneurs understand how to raise capital online & builds online investment transparency. -
Washington, DCTourism development org serving underserved small business, entrepreneurs, & cultural institutions. -
Washington, DCDedicated to democratizing policymaking & helping develop actionable policies to improve lives. -
MissouriBreaks down barriers to entrepreneurship for formerly incarcerated people. -
GeorgiaEncourages high-potential Black & Latinx women to own their economic security via eship & tech. -
TexasConnecting underrepresented entrepreneurs & resources to build profitable, high-growth companies. -
FloridaHybrid coworking space & incubator that serves as landing and launching pad for entrepreneurs. -
NebraskaHelps communities connect, learn, & share best practices for sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems. -
Washington, DCBipartisan public policy org using research & data-driven advocacy to address economic challenges. -
MissouriEntrepreneurship & business center facilitating growth & economic development in SW Missouri. -
North DakotaConnects & celebrates entrepreneurial ecosystems to foster & support economic growth in N Dakota. -
CaliforniaNonprofit advocacy & research organization that develops pro-entrepreneur public policy. -
KansasNonprofit providing education, mentoring, office space, & access to capital for KC entrepreneurs. -
MassachusettsBilingual business accelerator helping with economic & social impact for early-stage entrepreneurs. -
CaliforniaEmpowers people with entrepreneurship skills to start their own small business. -
New YorkNonprofit that strives for a global society where all business owners can start, prosper, & grow. -
TennesseePilots new solutions & collaborates to ensure entrepreneurs have equitable access to resources. -
MissouriBuilds & supports programs to improve education, boost entrepreneurship, & help Kansas City thrive. -
ColoradoEarly-stage accelerator with pre-seed funding followed by 2nd & 3rd-stage programming & support. -
MarylandProof-of-concept & commercialization program assisting entrepreneurs in agriculture & aquaculture. -
FloridaProvides support & services for families through a referral network. -
MinnesotaInvests in Black women-owned business owners to sustain high-growth businesses. -
Washington, DCSeeks to ensure that scientific and technical expertise have a seat at the policymaking table. -
MassachusettsProvides access to premium datasets for FinTech entrepreneurs to help build/scale their businesses. -
OhioCapacity-building organization supporting startups with a social or environmental mission. -
MinnesotaPartners to make MSP the best place to start & scale ventures that solve global challenges. -
North CarolinaEquips communities and regions to grow and sustain more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems. -
IndianaBrings together local growth entities to promote & support small business & entrepreneurship. -
MinnesotaStrengthening, supporting, & empowering entrepreneurs to solve the world's problems. -
North CarolinaWork-based internship & mentoring program in Charlotte focusing on college students of color. -
CaliforniaPresenting monthly business seminars in Spanish for entrepreneurs. -
TexasShares best practices & develops entrepreneurship programs at university entrepreneurship centers. -
Washington, DCOperates programs globally to make it easier for anyone, anywhere to start & scale a company. -
ColoradoMembership org for values-driven businesses building prosperity, equity, & sustainability in CO. -
FloridaEducating small, women, veteran, & minority businesses to work with state & local governments. -
ColoradoInvests in early stage startups to inspire innovation in communities overlooked by venture funds. -
IowaRegional economic development group serving small businesses in Central Iowa. -
IowaProvides entrepreneurial support & aid through startup grants, microloans, education, & networking. -
ArkansasFocuses on improving economic performance in the center of the United States. -
CaliforniaMission: To strengthen Latino leadership, influence & equity by leveraging philanthropic resources. -
KansasProvides employment, training, & support services and small business & youth development. -
MassachusettsSupporting established small businesses to grow their revenues, profits, & employment. -
TexasA large, global network focused on building entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. -
TexasAccelerator striving to eliminate the social & economic barriers for underrepresented entrepreneurs. -
FloridaProviding best practices & enabling collaboration, mentorship, & peer learning for entrepreneurs. -
VirginiaMission: Educate consumers about the importance & economic impact of locally owned small businesses. -
MissouriPublication for Missouri & Kansas covering business, industry, & economic development trends. -
MarylandHelps underserved communities develop entrepreneurs, fuel growth, & improve the standard of living. -
Washington, DCA backbone support organization that helps entrepreneurial ecosystems develop and grow. -
VirginiaRepresents everyday people for free when the government violates their constitutional rights. -
Washington, DCPartners with allies nationwide to build an economy driven by local priorities. -
IllinoisDevelops & advances public policies to advance entrepreneurship & eship ecosystem building. -
Washington, DCA non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. -
MissouriHelps tech entrepreneurs launch new companies using free programs & events, partnerships, & mentors. -
MissouriMakes business-building resources accessible to those starting or growing a business in the KC area. -
GeorgiaProvides services from expert operators to help people with ideas start fast-growing companies. -
TennesseeAn accelerator serving as a resource for anyone looking to start or grow a business in Knoxville. -
TennesseeEmpowers Tennessee's entrepreneurial ecosystem to fuel economic growth. -
OntarioHelps entrepreneurs gain legal literacy & provides templates essential to growing their business. -
Washington, DCInvests based on a race-centered strategy & supports local players to build inclusive ecosystems. -
CaliforniaSupports startups that are ready to deploy their technology into the California market. -
GeorgiaHelps community leaders build successful ecosystems that foster innovation. -
New JerseyHelps makers, artisans, creatives, & microentrepreneurs increase their income & generate wealth. -
MassachusettsAccelerates high-potential startups across all industries, from anywhere in the world. -
MinnesotaProvides services & products that help minority entrepreneurs succeed & scale their businesses. -
TexasFocuses on moving public, private, & corporate VC into media innovation through education. -
CaliforniaHelps forward-thinking entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and organizations close the opportunity gap. -
MichiganHelps women entrepreneurs succeed by providing education, information, resources, & opportunities. -
OregonSeeks to broaden economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs by providing business support. -
MinnesotaFunds startups & small businesses to turn technologies into marketable products and services. -
MissouriTrains, mentors, & supports business owners & entrepreneurs in the northwest Missouri area & beyond. -
PennsylvaniaConnects mompreneurs to resources & opportunities that lead to success in business & life. -
MissouriConnects Missouri entrepreneurs with resources to launch startups, find funding, & grow businesses. -
CaliforniaProvides free online training to aspiring small business owners globally in both English & Spanish. -
CaliforniaDelivers resources & mentoring to enable every entrepreneur to realize their maximum potential. -
North CarolinaThe nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship. -
Washington, DCThe unified voice of over 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States. -
ColoradoTrains & certifies professionals in economic gardening & helps communities grow 2nd-stage companies. -
West VirginiaWorks with organizations to provide opportunities in entrepreneurship ecosystem development. -
VirginiaResearch organization focused on immigration, trade, & issues around globalization & the economy. -
Washington, DCCommitted to advancing policies that foster U.S. entrepreneurial activity & investment nationwide. -
New MexicoConvenes and curates resources for Native Women entrepreneurs. -
North CarolinaDevelops, promotes, & implements sound economic strategies to improve quality of life in rural NC. -
KansasProvides access to capital, education, & a network of experts to support regional entrepreneurs. -
ColoradoInvests financial and human capital into female founders and founders of color. -
Washington, DCFocuses on policy, diversity, & the future of the economy to develop an equitable job market. -
Washington, DCA nonpartisan 501(c)(3) think tank that works to promote an open society. -
OregonProvides resources & facilitates decision-making for entrepreneurs, businesses, & communities. -
KansasHelps grow scalable companies by connecting them to capital, customers, & a supportive community. -
Washington, DCWashington-based nonprofit promoting economic mobility for poor and working Americans. -
VirginiaRallying economic & community development efforts to create thriving entrepreneurial communities. -
CaliforniaPromotes local technology startups via informational services, publicity, & events for founders. -
KansasA network of high-performing entrepreneurs who call the Midwest home -
NebraskaCreating a better policy environment for entrepreneurs in Nebraska by removing policy barriers. -
MichiganDesigns open source innovation spaces for cities, education, business, & community orchestrations. -
OregonThe community hub for startup activity in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. -
Washington, DCTransforms current systems, practices, & policies in service of an economy that works for everyone. -
Washington, DCCreates opportunities where public & private sectors meet to solve pressing societal challenges. -
ColoradoHelps cities provide effective, integrated, & scalable support to local small businesses. -
CaliforniaProvides training, technical and financial resources & advocacy to support rural communities. -
IdahoSupports and grows entrepreneurial and start-up activities in Eastern Idaho. -
MissouriAdvocates on behalf of everyday entrepreneurs by changing minds, policies, and communities. -
New JerseyProvides tools for talented, under-resourced individuals to create businesses & change their lives. -
New MexicoIndigenous-women-owned firm that builds systems to connect businesses and catapult leaders. -
VirginiaProvide entrepreneurs pro-bono advising & engaging programs/education for all stages of business. -
Washington, DCProvides tech assistance to entrepreneurs & ecosystem builders through its network of partners. -
IllinoisInvests in Pre-Seed to Series A stage tech startups in the Midwest and other underserved ecosystems. -
New MexicoSupports disciplined, purpose-filled entrepreneurs, & brings together the players to launch & grow. -
VirginiaProvides business mentoring, workshops, & educational services to entrepreneurs across the nation. -
Washington, DCProvides diverse, early-stage entrepreneurs access to resources, tools, opportunities, & networks. -
PennsylvaniaUses best practices from crowdfunding & registry sites to create a tool to support female founders. -
CaliforniaHelps SME entrepreneurs register companies & manage governance, accounting, & tax compliance online. -
VirginiaAdvocacy, research, & education org that protects small business & promotes entrepreneurship. -
GeorgiaProvides loans to businesses in Southeast Georgia & the Low Country of South Carolina. -
Washington, DCA coalition of leaders working to provide small businesses a voice at every level of government. -
Washington, DCMission: Empower America's entrepreneurs to build a thriving and inclusive economy. -
MissouriHelps communities identify and connect entrepreneurial resources to drive desired economic impact. -
South CarolinaSmall business advocacy organization working to make government more small business friendly. -
MissouriProvides business coaching & training to help urban entrepreneurs start & grow their businesses. -
New YorkHelps under-resourced entrepreneurs create thriving businesses in underserved areas. -
VirginiaProvides connections, resources, & professional development to entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. -
ColoradoHelps startups tap into resources to cultivate rural entrepreneurs & entrepreneurial communities. -
ArizonaThe hub of entrepreneurship in Southern Arizona, creating a community of innovation. -
OhioStrengthens initiatives to create a better future via science, technology, innovation & eship. -
OklahomaConnects entrepreneurs with capital, resources, & social networks to launch & scale. -
MichiganDetroit’s entrepreneurship hub, helping companies develop, launch, and grow. -
ColoradoEnsures the Telluride region has resources to improve the quality of life of all residents. -
KansasVenture capital firm investing in early stage tech companies in underappreciated regions. -
TexasAdvocates & offers information & resources to make downtowns more entrepreneur friendly. -
GeorgiaCatalyzes innovation in Coastal Georgia by giving entrepreneurs resources to launch, grow, & thrive. -
TexasHelps entrepreneurs start & grow their businesses using mentoring, advocacy, education, & community. -
CaliforniaWorks closely with local governments & businesses to interact regularly with the CSUDH community. -
ConnecticutTraining, materials & interschool competitions for entrepreneurship educators & entrepreneur alumni. -
FloridaSupports innovation in the nonprofit sector by providing opportunities to early-stage nonprofits. -
VirginiaMission: To retain, recruit and develop emerging and serial entrepreneurs in Southern Virginia. -
UtahFunds ecosystems & rewards innovators while providing a transparent, meritocratic path to funding. -
Washington, DCWorks to provide small businesses a voice on the most pressing public policy issues across the U.S. -
Washington, DCResearch and advocacy on economic development policy, including new business creation. -
New YorkProvides support and services to entrepreneurs & help them launch, grow, & scale their businesses. -
GeorgiaFosters innovation, collaboration, & inclusive entrepreneurship in mid-size & rural communities. -
North CarolinaProvides capital, coaching, and connections to underserved small businesses owners. -
CaliforniaConnects local professionals with homeowners, helping small businesses across the country thrive. -
CaliforniaMakerspace where entrepreneurs design & make "what's next" using digital design & fabrication tools. -
MissouriAdvances all women's economic and civic leadership to make meaningful change. -
PennsylvaniaPowers progress that advances healthcare innovation, uplifts communities, & improves lives. -
WisconsinProvides all students with 4 entrepreneurship classes, no matter their major. -
New YorkShowcases practices, programs, & people that uplift manufacturing & create equitable communities. -
GeorgiaThe largest pitch event connecting underrepresented founders to professional investors. -
MassachusettsProvides experience for minorities & women seeking career opportunity in venture finance. -
TexasWith trade organizations, funds, & accelerators, helps startups commercialize in new geographies. -
New YorkA selective fellowship program for recent college graduates to launch their entrepreneurial careers. -
North CarolinaProvides scaffolding to support the founding and growth of rural small businesses. -
WashingtonProvides access to resources & opportunities for entrepreneurs with few resources & great potential. -
MassachusettsCultivating a pipeline of inventors, innovators, & entrepreneurs solving the world’s big challenges. -
VermontServes all of Vermont's entrepreneurs & startups with free resources and services. -
OregonProvides catalytic investment and holistic entrepreneurial support to cleantech innovators. -
Washington, DCLeverages entrepreneurship to drive impact at scale. -
ArkansasFunds programs that support & develop entrepreneurial talent to foster entrepreneurship culture. -
WashingtonSupports entrepreneurs, investors, employee transfers, and business expansions to the United States. -
WisconsinSupports entrepreneurs by offering low- & no-cost non-credit courses, services & networking events. -
MassachusettsHelps startups access capital & recruit an army of loyal customers through investment crowdfunding. -
ArkansasProvides free, virtual lean startup training, a dedicated industry mentor, & tech assistance. -
ColoradoA learning community for entrepreneurs that spotlights the stories of women entrepreneurs. -
New YorkTeaches entrepreneur workshops in underserved communities nationwide. -
New YorkProvides office space, meeting rooms & shared workspace for entrepreneurs & small business owners. -
Puerto RicoInspires, educates, develops, & strengthen knowledge & business actions for young entrepreneurs.