Welcome to the IIE Hub

The Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE) is a national effort to expand access to capital for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged business owners. IIE harnesses the power of public-private collaboration to ensure the equitable implementation of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), 40% of which is designated for businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI).

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Who We Are

The Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE) has deployed more than $10 million in funding to support capacity building and create opportunities for more inclusive program design and delivery. To date, the IIE has secured over $177M in loans, loan matches, grants, and private capital for underserved small businesses and emerging fund managers. 

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Resources & Tools

Find practical resources to support your work including templates, case studies, meeting summaries, and more.

Knowledge Exchange

Ask questions, share lessons learned, or spotlight innovative practices and program wins for your jurisdiction or organization.

Community & Conversations

Connect with fellow practitioners, ecosystem stakeholders, and peers. Explore profiles, start conversations, and strengthen relationships.

Events

Browse upcoming webinars, workshops, and convenings, relevant to the IIE ecosystem.

IIE Knowledge Network

IIE’s Knowledge Network is the central hub for communication, collaboration, and action among practitioners and capital providers in the SSBCI ecosystem. We connect stakeholders through the IIE Hub platform, create feedback loops to capture and share insights, and deliver initiative-wide updates to drive coordination, surface best practices, and strengthen capital deployment efforts.

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