Small Business Incubator Unveils $1.2M Seed Grant Competition for Youth Entrepreneurs
Local high school and college students can pitch technology, culinary, and artisanal ventures to gain mentorship and non-dilutive capital.
Priya Sharma
Oct 28, 2026•4 min read
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- Up to $25,000 grant per selected team
- No equity or repayment required
- Mentorship by established local retail and tech leaders
The Downtown Economic Alliance has announced its largest ever youth business development grant fund.
Twenty selected finalists will receive up to $25,000 in equity-free micro-grants alongside dedicated desk space and six months of executive coaching.
Applications are open to all community residents between the ages of 16 and 25.
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