Yes to Startups 2026

About

Yes to Startups 2026 is a comprehensive 7-week business accelerator program in Yuba County, California, designed for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs, offering free professional training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and the chance to win cash prizes up to $10,000 through live pitch competitions.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Opportunity to win cash prizes up to $10,000
• 🎓Professional Training
  Free participation in professional business training sessions
• 📈Business Plan Development
  Learn how to create an investor-attractive business plan and pitch content
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Build a network with local entrepreneurs and expand connections
• 👥Mentorship Access
  Receive guidance from professional mentors throughout the program

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a business established for less than three years or have an innovative, revenue-generating startup idea
• Applicants or their businesses must be located in Yuba County, California
• Must be able to attend all program sessions
• Participants must sign a participant agreement and meet the qualification requirements for the advancement evaluation

Participation Commitments

• Must attend all program sessions and events
• Must participate in two rounds of live pitch competitions

Target Region

Open to startups located in Yuba County, California

Target Sector

Open to various types of startups and entrepreneurial teams