About the SMARTstart Pasco Incubator Network

Incubators nurture early-stage ventures during the stage when they are most vulnerable, helping them to survive and grow. Incubation is a dynamic process that can greatly impact the viability and success of start-ups. They provide hands-on management assistance, access to funding and connections to critical business resources or technical support services.

Incubators can also offer entrepreneurial firms shared office services, access to equipment, flexible leases and expandable space all under one roof.  The main goal of incubator programs is to produce successful graduates - businesses that are financially viable and freestanding when they leave the incubator, typically in two to three years.  

The SMARTstart Pasco Incubators are part of Pasco EDC's SMARTstart Small Business Program.  Our Incubators are located in three mixed-use entrepreneur centers around Pasco County that help entrepreneurs take their business to the next stage of success.  The SMARTstart team assesses the needs of our entrepreneurs and connects them with local resources needed to improve viability and strengthen start-ups.

We utilize mentors, coaches and industry experts to champion the entrepreneur towards success. The incubators not only offer a community of like-minded individuals we also provide many necessary amenities to our entrepreneurs. Some of our amenities include:

• Co-working space
• Dedicated desk-space
• Meeting space
• Classrooms
• Private offices
• Commercial Kitchen 
• Digital Media Studio
• Coaching
• Mentorship

In addition, we provide our members with WiFi, mailboxes, printers/copiers/scanners, 24/7 facility access, intern assistance, free parking, and of course... coffee!

   Scholarships may be available, complete the application below

Santander Business Growth Scholarship Application                  Solicitud de Beca Santander Business Growth