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Open to the business community, our two-year incubator program includes everything needed for early-stage companies to develop into financially stable, high-growth enterprises by providing the tools, training and infrastructure that help facilitate smarter, faster growth.
Programming includes all the essential tools needed to succeed such as:
Businesses will also be able to utilize all of the CIE HotHouse resources, such as office space, conference rooms and an invaluable peer network. Programming includes virtual and in-person options. There are two application cycles per year, with a Fall Cohort beginning on October 1, and a Summer Cohort starting June 1.
We are now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Cohort through May 15, 2026. The Summer cohort will begin on June 1, 2026.
Find out more about our current incubator companies listed below.
Avaia is developing wearable chemical sensors that can detect date-rape-drugs in a beverage to give users the information they need to feel safe and confident during social experiences.
AwareNet transforms security by turning communities into real-time safety networks. AwareNet integrates people with smart devices, AI-driven threat detection, and neighborhood alerts to keep families and homes protected.
Ecoplasticity is developing a seaweed based coating made from an invasive species of algae that replaces the plastic lining found in paperboard take-out containers, making them fully compostable and recyclable.
Everest Medical Solutions, Inc. is developing a shoulder dystocia treatment device that ensures peace of mind for both obstetricians and new families during a shoulder dystocia (SD) emergency by providing a safe and standardized solution that blends midwifery practices with traditional obstetric care.
Get Tasked is a voice-powered project management and execution platform that turns conversations, voice notes, and meetings into organized tasks, clear ownership, and actionable next steps.
Happycampr helps operators reduce employee turnover by predicting which hourly workers are at risk of leaving and recommending actions to retain them. Starting with multi-unit restaurants, we’re building a retention solution for high-volume frontline workforces.
Hikari Medical Technologies is developing a precision drug-dosing platform that uses light-responsive nanoparticles and a wearable device to control and monitor drug release in real time, with the goal of improving safety and treatment outcomes.
Hopscotch Education is a personalized learning platform that transforms students’ class materials into interactive exercises built around how they learn. Starting with math, Hopscotch helps students understand difficult concepts through representations that adapt to their individual needs
Osos Medical is making CPAP safer and easier to manage for premature infants. Our modular Pnoia Interface is designed to reduce the nasal injury, air leaks, and dislodgment common with current NICU devices.
Nibble Foods goal is to redefine traditionally indulgent desserts into something that still tastes great, just like the real thing, but that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating.
Twizz Travel is a web based travel app that uses AI to generate bookable itineraries. It drastically simplifies trip planning — whether for groups or individuals for any occasion
The center offers students and community members highly customized paths that allow them to launch their own startups and become entrepreneurial leaders who create great economic and social value everywhere.
