Entrepreneurial Initiatives
The Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives was established to build and sustain the Houston business community through effective and relevant educational initiatives to help businesses grow in revenue, personnel and business opportunities. The Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives leads and coordinates all business and entrepreneurial initiatives by providing system-wide support, and leadership to fulfill HCC’s Strategic Agenda to “Cultivate and Entrepreneurial Culture Across the Institution.”
Mission
The mission of entrepreneurial initiatives is to bolster the local economy, create jobs and build Houston’s eco-system by starting & growing small businesses, including minority, micro, veteran, LGBT and women-owned businesses.
Business Plan Competition
Learn more about the 2026 HCC Business Plan Competition.
Grow your business
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a no-cost 16-week cohort program designed to help entrepreneurs scale their business by providing access to education, capital, and support services.
Center for Entrepreneurship serving HCC Northwestt College and its campuses.
Center for Entrepreneurship serving HCC Southeast College and its campuses.
Center for Entrepreneurship serving HCC Southwest College and its campuses.
The Small Business Success Series (SBSS) is a five-part series designed to build the basic skills for an entrepreneur.
Learn more about the Entrepreneurial Residence Program.
Learn more about the strategic partners that make our Entrepreneurial Initiatives successful.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives Events listing.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Dr. Maya Durnovo
Chief, Entrepreneurial Initiatives Officer