Yes to Startups

About

The "Yes to Startups" program is a 7-week incubator and pitch competition designed for entrepreneurs in Yuba County, California, offering mentorship, training, and cash prizes up to $10,000 to help startups enhance their business planning and market competitiveness.

Benefits

• 💰 Cash Prizes
• Winners can receive cash prizes up to $10,000.
• 🎓 Mentorship
• One-on-one guidance from professional advisors to develop business plans and financial forecasts.
• 🏢 Training Program
• A 7-week hybrid training program combining online and in-person workshops.
• 🌐 Networking Opportunities
• Build connections within the local entrepreneurial community.
• 📈 Pitching Skills
• Enhance pitching skills through training and competition.
• 🏆 Prize Distribution
• Cash prizes for top competitors: $10,000 for 1st place, $7,500 for 2nd, $5,000 for 3rd, and $2,500 for the remaining finalists.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Applicants must be residents of Yuba County or operate a business based in Yuba County.
• 💼 Legal Status
• Must be a for-profit business.
• 🎂 Age Requirement
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• 🚫 Previous Participation
• Must not have participated in similar programs before.
• 📅 Business Start Date
• Business must have started or be planned to start on or after January 1, 2023.
• 📝 Agreement Requirement
• Must sign a participation agreement.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Attendance Requirement
• Must attend both online and in-person workshops during the program.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must participate in the final pitch competition.
• 📝 Agreement Signing
• Must sign a participation agreement prior to joining the program.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to the 7-week program duration.

Target Region

Open to entrepreneurs in Yuba County, California

Target Sector

Focused on startups and entrepreneurship