Mentorship

Startups are knowledgeable, sustainable, paired with a mentor, & receive added support

Social Innovation

Startups are socially innovating, driving solutions & generating new knowledge

Resources

Startups serve as a bridge between university resources & west side neighborhoods

partnership

Startups support the health and well-being of west side neighborhoods

culturally responsive

Startups increase capacity to implement culturally responsive strategies that incorporate a diverse understanding of and approaches to education & well-being

Accessibility

Startups spaces are accessible & visible to west side residents

Sustainability

Startups spaces are sustainable with robust services

Community

Startups spaces create a “united community” of shared resources overcoming barriers to success