Launch and Grow with Auburn’s Expert Business Network

Auburn’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is filled with experienced business owners who serve as mentors, lending their expertise and guidance in support of your growing venture.

Auburn University’s Partner Services

New Venture Accelerator

Through coaching, counseling and mentoring, the New Venture Accelerator’s team of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence bring real world experience to the Auburn business community.

IPX works with Auburn University innovators to make their research available for commercialization. Whether you want to partner with faculty to develop a new product or need to license a piece of technology or invention for a business venture, IPX can streamline the process for you.

City of Auburn Economic Development

The City of Auburn’s Economic Development department offers comprehensive support to startups and small businesses, providing resources and guidance to help them succeed at every stage of their journey.

Entrepreneur Support Network

Small Business Development Center

The Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides no-cost, expert consulting and training to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage their small businesses.

Auburn Technical Assistance Center

The Auburn Technical Assistance Center (ATAC), affiliated with Auburn University and the Alabama Technology Network, provides process improvement training, executive coaching, and technical support to help businesses and organizations enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship

The Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship at Auburn University supports students, faculty, staff, and community members in developing business ideas and growing early-stage startups into viable businesses.

Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management

The Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management at Auburn University bridges engineering and business disciplines to prepare students for global innovation through interdisciplinary education, applied research, and international collaboration.

Women’s Entrepreneurship Collaborative

The Auburn Women’s Entrepreneurship Collaborative (WEC), based at Auburn University’s New Venture Accelerator, empowers aspiring entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities to help them launch and grow their ventures.

Auburn Tech Collective

Local support for entrepreneurs who are looking to start, have recently started, want to incorporate more tech into their business or just looking to network.

Guide

A resource group and database dedicated to linking business experts with startups based on the stage of your small business.