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Build Your Business, Own Your Future – A Free Accelerator for NYCHA Entrepreneurs
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Entrepreneurship Instructor for StartUp NYCHA
What is Startup NYCHA?
StartUp NYCHA is a FREE 6-month program exclusively for NYCHA residents who want to start or grow a business.
Get hands-on training, expert coaching, funding opportunities, and a powerful network to turn your vision into a profitable venture. Whether you’re new or scaling up, we've got you covered.
Startup NYCHA Pilot
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30 entrepreneurs from across New York City’s public housing community joined our first cohort on April 6, 2024! These innovators represented an incredible array of businesses and industries, including fashion, education, food & beverage, media & production, workforce development, and beauty.
Become a part of the next Startup NYCHA Business Accelerator launching in Summer 2025!
Why Startup NYCHA
If you have a business idea, a side hustle, or already run a small business and want to grow—this is for you.
Start & Grow Your Business
Learn from a tested curriculum to keep you on track and start testing your services and products.
Gain real-world skills and including marketing and finance. Learn to use AI for your business
A Resource Hub
We help you navigate and connect with NYC's ecosystem of small business support services and resources
Expert Guidance & Community
Get 1-on-1 coaching from professionals who have helped launched their own businesses and join a community of entrepreneurs in your neighborhood
Pitch for Funding
At the end of the program, you’ll pitch your business for funding, resources, and real opportunities
Startup NYCHA Workshops
From March to April 2025, we hosted a citywide workshop series to support emerging entrepreneurs living in NYCHA housing.
In partnership with community organizations across all five boroughs—including Hudson Guild, Red Hook Initiative, Vision Urbana, and more—we connected dozens of aspiring business owners with coaches, resources, and opportunities to grow their ventures.
This initiative was part of Startup NYCHA, Cambio Labs’ 6-month accelerator, and offered free, hands-on support thanks to our amazing partners: NYC Boss Up, Brooklyn Public Library, Start Small Think Big, and NYC SBS.
