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Founder resource library
A searchable directory of more than 100 public resources for planning, market research, grants, accelerators, capital formation, and compliance. Links are informational, not recommendations.
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SEC and securities
SEC
SEC resources for companies considering capital formation.
SEC and securities
SEC
Explains how solicitation rules can depend on the exemption used.
SEC and securities
SEC
SEC overview of Rule 506(c) and verification requirements.
SEC and securities
SEC
SEC information about investor status assessment.
SEC and securities
SEC
SEC overview of the accredited investor definition.
SEC and securities
SEC
Search adviser registration and disclosure information.
SEC and securities
SEC Office of the Advocate
SEC office supporting small business capital formation education.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Government overview of funding program categories.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Information about SBA-backed loan programs.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Information about SBIC investment capital.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA program information for Small Business Investment Companies.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA guidance on grants and federal support.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Find local SBA offices and partner organizations.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Overview of SBA resource partner networks.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Planning, launching, managing, and growing a business.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Business plan structure and planning guidance.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Market research concepts and planning questions.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Business structure overview; consult a qualified professional.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Business naming and launch considerations.
Mentoring and education
SCORE
Startup learning materials and volunteer mentoring.
Mentoring and education
SCORE
Financial planning worksheet; not a valuation tool.
Mentoring and education
SCORE
Templates for describing business models, plans, and operations.
Mentoring and education
SCORE
General presentation structure and communication tips.
Mentoring and education
America's SBDC
Find local Small Business Development Center advising.
Mentoring and education
America's SBDC
Advising and services vary by local center.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Science Foundation
NSF program for eligible technology startups.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Science Foundation
Program eligibility and application steps.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Science Foundation
NSF topic areas and program focus.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Science Foundation
Program questions and application guidance.
Non-dilutive and grants
SBIR.gov
Federal small business innovation research programs.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Institutes of Health
NIH small business research and development resources.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Institutes of Health
Find NIH small business funding opportunities.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Institutes of Health
Application instructions and planning material.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Institutes of Health
NIH SBIR/STTR topic and opportunity information.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Institutes of Health
Commercialization and small business resources.
Non-dilutive and grants
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE small business research and development program.
Non-dilutive and grants
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE program opportunity information.
Non-dilutive and grants
U.S. Department of Energy
Applicant guidance and resources.
Non-dilutive and grants
Grants.gov
Registration information for federal grant applicants.
Non-dilutive and grants
Candid
Foundation grant research resource; access terms may apply.
Accelerators and founder learning
Y Combinator
Free online startup learning program.
Accelerators and founder learning
Y Combinator
Articles and videos on startup operations.
Accelerators and founder learning
Y Combinator
Accelerator program information and application.
Accelerators and founder learning
Techstars
Browse accelerator programs and locations.
Accelerators and founder learning
Techstars
Founder articles and learning resources.
Accelerators and founder learning
500 Global
Program information and application pathways.
Accelerators and founder learning
Plug and Play
Industry-focused innovation programs.
Accelerators and founder learning
MassChallenge
Program and accelerator information.
Accelerators and founder learning
Founder Institute
Entrepreneurship training and accelerator programs.
Accelerators and founder learning
Alchemist Accelerator
B2B startup accelerator program information.
Accelerators and founder learning
Startup programs and founder resources.
Accelerators and founder learning
Microsoft
Program information for technology startups.
Accelerators and founder learning
Amazon Web Services
Cloud program and credits information for startups.
Accelerators and founder learning
Antler
Founder residency locations and program details.
Accelerators and founder learning
Seedcamp
European seed fund and founder resources.
Market research and planning
Startup Genome
Startup ecosystem research and reports.
Market research and planning
U.S. Census Bureau
Demographic and business data for local market research.
Market research and planning
U.S. Census Bureau
Search official demographic and economic datasets.
Market research and planning
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor, wage, price, and employment data.
Market research and planning
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Economic accounts, industry, and regional data.
Market research and planning
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Searchable economic time series.
Market research and planning
World Bank
Country-level development indicators and datasets.
Market research and planning
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Search published U.S. patent documents.
Market research and planning
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Search federal trademark records.
Market research and planning
OpenCorporates
Company registry search across multiple jurisdictions.
Company and ecosystem databases
Crunchbase
Company and ecosystem information; access terms may apply.
Company and ecosystem databases
PitchBook
Private market data service; access terms may apply.
Company and ecosystem databases
CB Insights
Market intelligence and company research service.
Company and ecosystem databases
Angel Capital Association
Angel group and investor education organization.
Company and ecosystem databases
AngelList
Startup and private market infrastructure information.
Company and ecosystem databases
NVCA
Venture capital industry information and resources.
Company and ecosystem databases
NVCA
Industry model documents; legal counsel should review all terms.
Founder operations
Carta
Educational material on company and equity operations.
Founder operations
Andreessen Horowitz
Educational articles and operating resources.
Founder operations
Sequoia Capital
Public company-building essays and tools.
Founder operations
GitHub
GitHub program information for selected developer communities.
Universities and networks
MIT
MIT entrepreneurship education and ecosystem resources.
Universities and networks
Stanford University
Entrepreneurship talks and learning resources.
Universities and networks
University of California, Berkeley
University accelerator and startup programs.
Universities and networks
Cornell University
Student and alumni startup accelerator information.
Universities and networks
New York University
Entrepreneurship programs and community resources.
Universities and networks
Harvard University
Venture-building programs and startup education.
Universities and networks
VentureWell
Programs for science and technology entrepreneurs.
Universities and networks
VentureWell
Innovation and entrepreneurship education organization.
Universities and networks
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Entrepreneurship learning paths and materials.
Universities and networks
GEN
Global entrepreneurship programs and ecosystem information.
Universities and networks
Founders Network
Founder community information and peer network.
Universities and networks
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Small business startup and operations articles.
Universities and networks
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Research and programs related to entrepreneurship.
Universities and networks
ASBDC
National association for local SBDC centers.
Due diligence and compliance
FINRA
Check registration and background information for brokers.
Due diligence and compliance
SEC
Search registered investment adviser information.
Due diligence and compliance
SEC
Search issuer filings and public disclosures.
Due diligence and compliance
FINRA
Investor education and fraud awareness resources.
Due diligence and compliance
SEC Investor.gov
Investor-facing background on private investments.
Due diligence and compliance
Federal Trade Commission
Business guidance, advertising, privacy, and compliance information.
Due diligence and compliance
Federal Trade Commission
Federal advertising guidance for businesses.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Intellectual property resources for startups.
Due diligence and compliance
Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax basics for business formation.
Due diligence and compliance
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Current federal beneficial ownership information; check applicability and current rules.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright education and resources.
Due diligence and compliance
Federal Trade Commission
Data security guidance for businesses.
Due diligence and compliance
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Cybersecurity risk management framework and resources.
Due diligence and compliance
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Security guidance for technology product teams.
Market research and planning
Open Data Network
Explore public datasets and local data.
Due diligence and compliance
USPTO
Find local patent and trademark research centers.
Market research and planning
U.S. Department of Commerce
International market and industry research.
Government programs
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Export finance information for eligible U.S. businesses.
Government programs
Minority Business Development Agency
Find MBDA business centers and assistance.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Business support for veterans and military spouses.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA network providing entrepreneurship assistance.
Non-dilutive and grants
SBA
SBA SBIR overview and program links.
Non-dilutive and grants
SBA
SBA STTR overview and program links.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Institutes of Health
Search NIH-funded research projects and award data.
Non-dilutive and grants
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy-related funding opportunity information.
Non-dilutive and grants
U.S. Government
Government guidance on grants and eligibility.
Non-dilutive and grants
Grants.gov
Applicant guidance and grant search help.
Funding education
Kiva
Crowdfunded lending program information; terms and eligibility apply.
Funding education
U.S. Treasury
Community development financial institution program information.
Funding education
Opportunity Finance Network
Search community development finance organizations.
Funding education
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA tool for connecting eligible businesses with lenders.
Founder operations
Harvard Law School Forum
Background on benefit corporations and related forms.
Founder operations
Carta
Equity terminology and administration education.
Funding education
Y Combinator
Public template documents; do not use without legal review.
Funding education
NVCA
Venture financing model documents; legal counsel review is essential.
Company and ecosystem databases
NVCA
Industry reports and venture capital market data.
Company and ecosystem databases
PitchBook and NVCA
Quarterly venture market reporting.
Company and ecosystem databases
Angel Capital Association
Angel investment research and education.
Market research and planning
U.S. Census Bureau
Business counts and employment statistics.
Market research and planning
U.S. Census Bureau
County-level establishment and employment data.
Market research and planning
U.S. Census Bureau
Demographic and housing survey data.
Market research and planning
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation profiles, job outlook, and wage information.
Market research and planning
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer price index data and explanations.
Market research and planning
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Regional economic data and indicators.
Market research and planning
World Bank
Firm-level surveys and business environment data.
Market research and planning
United Nations
International merchandise trade statistics.
Market research and planning
OECD
Entrepreneurship policy, data, and research.
Market research and planning
Google and partners
Explore public statistical data in one interface.
Market research and planning
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Search economic time series.
Market research and planning
Search scholarly literature for market and technical research.
Market research and planning
National Library of Medicine
Search biomedical literature and research.
Market research and planning
National Library of Medicine
Search registered clinical studies.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Regulatory information for medical devices.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA information for digital health products.
Due diligence and compliance
Federal Trade Commission
FTC guidance on health-related marketing claims.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HIPAA rules and guidance for covered entities and business associates.
Due diligence and compliance
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Privacy risk management framework.
Due diligence and compliance
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Cybersecurity resources for small and medium businesses.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Federal contracting programs and guidance.
Government programs
U.S. General Services Administration
Registration for organizations seeking federal contracting or grants.
Non-dilutive and grants
SBIR.gov
Federal small business research application entry point.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Science Foundation
Examples of companies supported by the NSF program.
Non-dilutive and grants
National Institutes of Health
NIH funding pathways and resources for small businesses.
Non-dilutive and grants
U.S. Department of Energy
Funding opportunities and program information.
Government programs
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic development funding and programs.
Government programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Business programs for eligible rural communities.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Export support for eligible small businesses through state awards.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Small Business Administration
Size standard guidance for federal programs and contracting.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Small Business Administration
Federal, state, and local license and permit considerations.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Small Business Administration
Business registration overview.
Due diligence and compliance
Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax information and tools for small businesses.
Due diligence and compliance
Internal Revenue Service
Information about applying for an EIN.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright registration information.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Patent basics and resources.
Due diligence and compliance
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Trademark basics and resources.
Due diligence and compliance
World Intellectual Property Organization
Intellectual property self-assessment tools.
Market research and planning
World Intellectual Property Organization
Search international trademark information.
Market research and planning
World Intellectual Property Organization
Search international patent documents.
Market research and planning
U.S. Department of Commerce
Country-specific market and trade information.
Market research and planning
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. trade and export resources.
Government programs
U.S. Small Business Administration
Export planning and assistance guidance.
Universities and networks
NWBC
Research on women-owned businesses and entrepreneurship.
Universities and networks
NCAIED
Business support and events for Native entrepreneurs.
Universities and networks
Black Founders
Community and programs for Black entrepreneurs.
Universities and networks
LBAN
Research and programs for Latino entrepreneurs.
Universities and networks
Startup Canada
Canadian founder community and resource information.
Non-dilutive and grants
Innovate UK
UK innovation funding and program information.
Non-dilutive and grants
European Commission
European innovation funding and support programs.
Universities and networks
European Commission
European Commission startup ecosystem initiatives.
Universities and networks
Startup Estonia
Startup ecosystem and founder information for Estonia.
Government programs
Government of India
Indian startup programs and government resources.
Government programs
Enterprise Singapore
Singapore enterprise funding support information.
Government programs
Australian Government
Australian business grants and program search.
