The Brink Innovation Hub
1 of 13 California-designated Innovation hubs and specialty center of the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center Network. As an SBDC, The Brink helps entrepreneurs access capital, start, and grow small businesses to build investable companies and contribute to the local economy.
#1 Business Accelerator in San Diego
Ranked #1 by San Diego Business Journal Business Incubators and Accelerators, The Brink is where entrepreneurs scale bold ideas into business for good. The Brink accelerates innovation, providing free and confidential 1:1 advising and training to help businesses and founders move forward.
18
Innovation Advisors
1,500+
Companies Counseled
$1B+
Capital Infusions
Advising and Training Services
Sign up and meet with a Brink Advisor - our world-class startup consultants bring deep subject matter expertise. From life sciences to finance, cleantech to AI, The Brink provides:
- No-cost 1:1 advising
- SBIR Writing Workshops
- Lean Startup Accelerator
- AI Workshops
- Industry Roundtables
- Funding Resources
- Legal & Innovation Office Hours
- Investor Readiness
Our Partners
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Funded in part through a Grant with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate; all opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
The Accelerate California: Innovation Hub Program (Accelerate CA) is funded by the State of California and administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA).