Build stronger ecosystems, together
InBIA offers strong value for our members. Each year, we curate and prepare relevant, practical resources, speakers, and events to advance our nearly 1,000 members' missions.
A global community for people who help entrepreneurs thrive
InBIA is a global professional community for those who work in entrepreneurship support, including staff, economic development practitioners, ecosystem builders, university faculty and staff, and consultants.
Members connect through the virtual platform, I-Connect, where they post questions and share ideas, through meetings of communities of practice, and at in-person gatherings throughout the year.
Exclusive Access
Many of InBIA’s services are available only to members, including the I-Connect community, the resource library, quarterly huddles, communities of practice, and more. Members also receive recognition through our member spotlight, can submit guest blog posts, and get first preference on presentation proposals.
Log in to I-Connect →Global Collaboration
With members from all over the world connecting through the online community and events, being part of InBIA allows practitioners to learn from and exchange ideas with people from multiple different countries and perspectives. Members can expand their worldviews while learning new approaches. I-Connect also features webinars on a variety of topics across multiple industries.
See upcoming events →Perks
Members receive special discounts on all InBIA services and programs, potentially saving thousands of dollars on services, products, and programs. When members actively engage with the community by participating in multiple offerings, they pay off their membership fees many times over.
Browse training and courses →“Placeholder member quote about the connections and knowledge gained through InBIA.”
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One community. Every kind of ESO.
InBIA members work for entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) such as business incubators, accelerators, innovation programs, university-based centers, coworking spaces, and more.
Incubators & accelerators
Program management training, peer benchmarking, and a network of operators who run similar programs.
Gold membership →University-based centers
Connect campus programs with practitioners worldwide. Options are available for university-affiliated individuals.
University options →Economic development
Tools, data, and strategies for building thriving regional and local entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Platinum membership →Multi-ESO networks
One membership that covers a parent organization and its affiliates, with Silver-level benefits for each ESO.
Association membership →Rural organizations
Additional membership options are available for organizations serving rural communities.
Contact info@inbia.org →Consultants
For consulting organizations focused on serving InBIA members, including a listing in the consultant directory.
Consultant membership →Choose your membership
Organization memberships are priced by how many individuals receive member benefits.
Silver
This membership allows eligibility for 3 individuals per organization to receive member benefits.
Join as Silver MemberGold
The most common membership level, 6 individuals per organization are eligible to receive member benefits.
Join as Gold MemberPlatinum
The membership level that packs the most value, 12 individuals per organization are eligible to receive member benefits.
Join as Platinum MemberAssociation
Designed for organizations with multiple ESOs. Includes Silver-level benefits for each participating ESO and covers 4 ESOs and 12 individuals, plus $100 per additional individual and $50 per ESO.
Join as Association Member →Consultant
For consulting organizations with up to three individuals who are specifically focused on offering services to InBIA members. Includes a listing in InBIA's consultant directory.
Join as Consultant Member →Additional membership options available for rural organizations and university-affiliated individuals. Contact info@inbia.org to learn more.
Everything a membership includes, in one document
Explore the many services and benefits an InBIA membership provides Entrepreneur Support professionals.
FAQs
Who receives member benefits?
Organization memberships cover a set number of individuals: 3 for Silver, 6 for Gold, and 12 for Platinum. Association memberships cover 4 ESOs and 12 individuals, and Consultant memberships cover up to three individuals.
What is I-Connect?
I-Connect is InBIA's virtual member platform, where members post questions, share ideas, and join webinars on a variety of topics.
Do members get discounts on training and events?
Yes. Members receive special discounts on all InBIA services and programs, including courses, training, and events.
My organization is already a member. How do I log in?
Set up your login by clicking "Create an Account." This option is also for current individual members and staff of company members who need to login, but do not have a user account set up.
Are there options for rural organizations or universities?
Additional membership options are available for rural organizations and university-affiliated individuals. Contact info@inbia.org to learn more.
Ready to join?
We invite and encourage you to join! By working together, we can achieve our mission to maintain and enhance our industry as a whole.