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Incubator

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 Spring Cohort starting May 1.

We are now accepting applications for our Fall Cohort through October 1 – don’t miss out!

 Click here to apply!

Find out more about our current incubator companies listed below.

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.

ENTEIN grows high quality black soldier fly larvae for use in animal feed. They are able to grow these insects off of food waste, making ENTEIN an integral player in California’s circular bio-economy.

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.

GreenSight Technologies provides enterprise software to IT Asset Disposition companies to streamline the resale and disposal of electronics.

JackRabbit Marketplace is a forward thinking, green-tech innovator helping construction companies, property owners, and others to recover useable building materials, thus diverting from the waste stream.

ODIN Diagnostics is redefining concussion care to mitigate traumatic brain injury. Their mission is to revolutionize concussion diagnostics with an objective and reliable eye-tracking solution, reducing the risk of successive concussions and enhancing athlete safety.

Preserva Biotech is on a mission to make life easier for people with diabetes by creating a hand-held device that tests the effectiveness of insulin.

SafePlate Technologies is utilizing advanced technologies to create innovative food safety testing solutions, helping manufacturers make quicker, more informed, and more reliable decisions. This reduces liability and ensures the safety of their products, as well as consumer health and satisfaction.

Twizz, short for “Trip Wizard,” is developing an AI-powered app that acts as a personal travel consultant, integrating with booking platforms to deliver a seamless travel experience.