Our Programs

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Helping elevate Alabama businesses.

Without breaking the bank.

We're here to take your business to the next level.

We are a team of faculty, staff, and students based at Auburn University and working with businesses statewide. We bring diligent research, detailed planning, creative execution to help your business grow. 


Save time and money with our innovative approach.

Our services are here to help your business grow. From logos and branding to web designs and video production, our talented team can increase your chances of business success. Reach out today to get the ball rolling.

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EnergizeAL is a series of programs designed to help individuals start and grow sustainable businesses throughout Alabama.

The programs can vary from one-off workshops to multi-week intensive entrepreneurial bootcamps. These programs sessions are often in collaboration with a community partner such as the Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website to see upcoming events.


We're based out of Auburn University, but have traveled to Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Birmingham, and more to lead educational sessions. This coupled with our growing list of community partners should help the EnergizeAL program impact the state more broadly.

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Business Builders Bash is an innovation weekend where participants bring new ideas, form teams, and seek to build new businesses over the course of a weekend.

Meals and coaching are provided throughout the weekend to help position teams for greater success. Although it can be challenging, it's a really unique opportunity to validate a new idea quickly while having fun.


You’ll pitch ideas, create business models, prototype, design, and validate your market, all in a supportive team environment. Perfect for students and community members with a passion for entrepreneurship or solving real-world problems.

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The Auburn Ideas Jam helps fledgling business ideas and early-stage startups grow.

This is a low-barrier competition with no business plan or slide deck required. Individuals still at the idea phase or businesses that are pre-revenue and/or pre-product are strongly encouraged to apply.


The competition is open to both college students and community members residing in East Alabama. The slate of competitors are divided into separate pitch booths, with several teams competing at each booth. This has the effect of significantly improving the chances of winning funding for your early-stage business idea!

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