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.

Small business owners posing infront of their bakery

Business Plan Competition

Learn more about the 2026 HCC Business Plan Competition.

Grow your business

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

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.

Strategic Partners

Learn more about the strategic partners that make our Entrepreneurial Initiatives successful.

Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Dr. Maya Durnovo

Chief, Entrepreneurial Initiatives Officer