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Purpose-Built

Free CRM

for SBDCs

Deliver thousands of hours of support every year—without the administrative headache.

Trusted by SBDC networks across the nation, including:

New Mexico Economic Development Department
Santa Fe
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NM
Government
MIssissippi SBDC
University
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MS
SBDC
City of Denver
Denver
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CO
Government
Missouri SBDC
Kansas City
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MO
SBDC
California Office of the Small Business Advocate
Sacramento
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CA
Government
200+
Communities who trust Startup Space
25,000+
Small businesses supported
40,000+
Platform users
Features

Unlock the Power of SBDC Management

Our platform is designed to enhance your SBDC operations. Experience seamless advising, tracking, and reporting like never before.

Streamline Advising & TA Tracking

Effortlessly manage your advising sessions and track technical assistance.

SSBCI & SBA Reporting Ready

Stay compliant with built-in reporting features tailored for SBDCs.

Simple Client Referrals & Lead Management

Easily refer clients and manage leads with our intuitive system.

Advising Session Tracking 

Expert Matching & Mentorship at Scale

Track mentorship sessions, advisor interactions, and relationship outcomes to demonstrate the value of your network. Stop managing mentor matching in spreadsheets and email chains. Startup Space's self-serve matching portal does the heavy lifting for you.

Intake Management

Application Review & Selection Made Simple

Review applications with custom rubrics, collaborate with selection committee members, and manage communications with applicants—all in one centralized dashboard. Focus on finding the best startups, not managing the process.

User Database (CRM)

Store all the data you need to know in a central space.

Track user activity and engagement at a granular level to inform program development, grant applications, and more.

Follow business owners as they journey through your entire pipeline of support

Purpose-Built for Community Leaders Like You

Discover how we stand out in the market.

Feature Comparison
Startup Space
Comprehensive Program Management
Other SBDC CRMs
Highly functional, with lackluster user experience, not in 2025
Easy to use, quick to onboard
Yes
No
Basic CRM features
Advanced
Yes
Redesigned for 2025
Yes
No
Support
Yes
No
Client Referrals
Yes
No
Integrated Communication Channels
Yes
No
Reporting & Analytics
Exportable data with clear visualizations
Lack of exportable data and visualizations

Bring Startup Space to your SBDC.

Start with a free version of Startup Space or request a demo to see all our capabilities in a demo and get help for your organization.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about Startup Space and how it supports SBDC operations.

Is Startup Space easy for a business owner to navigate?

Our platform is built to give your business owners and clients the optimal experience. Without requiring account set up or login, you can collect demographic and business information securely, manage registration for services and programs, and sell tickets for events.

How does Startup Space integrate with my current system and reporting to my funder(s)?

We know that your processes and reporting tools are important for your overall organizational success. Think of our platform as an entry point where business owners can connect with your webinars, services, and partners. Once they are ready for your direct support, they will transfer to your internal systems for direct technical assistance and tracking.

Is there a limit on how many users I can have in my Startup Space hub?

There is no limit on how many users you can host in your Startup Space hub.

How customizable is Startup Space for my organization’s needs?

Startup Space is as customizable as you need it to be, but even the most basic Startup Space subscription comes with the ability to fully white label and customize your hub. If you have something specific in mind, let’s talk about it.

Do Startup Space reports comply with federal reporting requirements?

We thought you’d never ask. Yes, we can deliver customized reports that fully comply with federal or state program guidelines, such as SSBCI and Build 2 Scale.

Will Startup Space connect to other systems my organization uses?

Absolutely. We can accommodate most requests for system integration, and have done so with many of our customers. What systems do you specifically have in mind? Let’s chat about it!

Is Startup Space a resource mapping tool?

While our resource compass tool can serve as an ecosystem resource map, that’s only the beginning of what Startup Space can do. Resource directories are great, but what happens after an entrepreneur connects to a resource? If you want a system that delivers a complete pipeline of support, Startup Space is for you.