Until they fully engage women and minority entrepreneurs, incubators and accelerators will not truly jumpstart urban entrepreneurship. Last week, ICIC hosted a national conversation at the Roxbury Innovation Center in Boston, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, the Boston Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, about what it will take to create more inclusive entrepreneurial hubs. Read More

Forge Columbus has been dubbed “the civic innovation program of the city of Columbus.” It’s not solely a business incubator or coworking space (though, those are also components), rather instead, Forge Columbus broadly leverages civic innovation as a catalyst to strengthen Columbus into a vibrant, competitive 21^st century city. Read More

The tech industry is at a massive crossroads toward increasing diversity in the tech workforce and creating inclusive cultures. Read More

The success of high-tech accelerators has ignited the creation of similar models around the country hoping to replicate their accomplishments. But their achievements have not come without criticism. Read More

City leaders across the country continue to invest public dollars in incubators and accelerators. But are they doing this wisely and maximizing the impact from their investment? ICIC has created a typology, captured in our new infographic, to help differentiate incubators and accelerators by their potential impact. Read More