Pima Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Offerings
Pima Community College supports entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses across Southern Arizona — whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow. Through business counseling, incubation, training, and academic programs, Pima offers practical support to help turn ideas into real, sustainable businesses.
Explore Pima’s entrepreneurship resources below to find the support that fits your goals.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Pima Community College SBDC offers no-cost business counseling and no- to low-cost workshops to support small businesses to launch, grow, and thrive. Services include business planning, startup licensing, access to capital, marketing, financial literacy, and government contracting support.
Get started today with confidential advising and workshops.
Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (SATEC)
SATEC is PCC’s business incubator for entrepreneurs and startups in Information Technology, Applied Technology, Manufacturing, and other areas.
Members gain access to incubation, prototyping services, licensed workspace, workshops, and a growing entrepreneurial community.
Join SATEC to grow your business venture.
PCC Entrepreneurship Certificate
PCC’s Entrepreneurship Certificate (16 credits) builds the skills needed to start and manage a business. Students learn to evaluate opportunities, design business models, develop financial forecasts, and pitch business plans. The Entrepreneurship Certificate program also features a student pitch competition for hands-on experience and recognition.
Apply to Pima now to earn your certificate.