The Garage is a technology and business incubator that supports small business, innovators and entrepreneurs with incubation services and business coaching. The Garage addresses the most challenging aspects of building a successful new company, namely access to space, early capital and expert mentoring that turns ideas into tangible businesses.
Stages of Support
Idea
Start-up
Early
Growth
Mature
Nonfinancial support delivery mechanism
Mentoring
Direct Consulting Services
Co-working space
Nonfinancial Support
Leadership development
Access to networks and partners
Marketing support or market research
Building HR capacity
Business strategy and planning
Financial management
Needs assessment
Performance management
Value / supply chain development
Ideation
Legal, accounting, other office services
Sector development
Governance structure
Investor showcases
Due diligence
Building M&E capacity
Investor matchmaking
Exit strategies
Technology development or adoption
Media exposure
Product certification
Investment Instruments
Equity
Quasi-Equity
Debt
Grant
Intervention Type
Provide nonfinancial services to entrepreneurs directly
Invest Directly
Conduct research on the sector
Promote and educate about entrepreneurship
Sectors of Focus
Agriculture & Food
Education
Energy
Environment
Health
Information and communication technology
Manufacturing
Supply chain services
Housing and community development
Logistics & distribution
Hospitality / travel / tourism
Infrastructure / facilities development
Financial services
Media & entertainment
Water & sanitation
Transportation
Wholesale and retail trade
Forestry
Land conservation
Sector agnostic
Stakeholder or Business Model Focus
Social enterprise
Women entrepreneurs
Science, engineering or invention based businesses