In partnership with the Urban Poverty Business Initiative (UPBI), powered by the University of Notre Dame, and supported by Coca-Cola, the CSUN Nazarian College Social & Technology Entrepreneurship Center (C-STE) is offering this three-phase entrepreneurship program to help local entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to life.
Program dates and format:
- Phase 1: Bootcamp Training (In Person)
August 20, 2026 – October 8, 2026, Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Shepherd’s Church, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch, CA 91326. - Phase 2: Mentorship (Hybrid)
October 21, 2026 – January 24, 2027. - Phase 3: Implementation Support (Hybrid)
February 8, 2027 – May 7, 2027.
Key reminders:
- Application deadline: Sunday, August 9, 2026.
- Selection notifications will be sent by Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
- Online orientation: Monday, August 17, 2026.
- Program start date: Thursday, August 20, 2026.
- Your business does not need to be legally registered to apply.
Launch Angelenos is designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs in Los Angeles with the mindset, resources, mentorship, and community needed to turn ideas into reality!
Questions? Contact kene.turner@csun.edu
