Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Whether you’re looking for space in The Innovation Quarter ®, The CORE District, or CityLine, our team is ready to assist you throughout the process.
thriving business ecosystem
& Validation
& Funding
Talent
with strong STEM talent
growth with strong infrastructure
Richardson is a launchpad for startups, where entrepreneurs turn ideas into reality.
With a network of innovators, collaborative spaces, and initiatives catering to startups, our City cultivates early-stage startups, high-growth ventures, and small businesses. The IQ® and The IQ® HQ serve as Richardson’s epicenter for innovation, but that’s just the beginning. We’ve always been a launchpad for careers, for businesses, for big ideas — and we always will be. From entrepreneurial training to funding opportunities, Richardson provides the tools, training, and resources to help businesses launch, grow, and scale.
Entrepreneurial Training
Our training partners have multiple programs designed to meet the needs of founders and small businesses.
UTD’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship promotes cross-disciplinary academic and startup programs for students and founders. Explore programs here.
Delivers a 153-hour Small Business Certificate program and specialized courses in business management to help founders get to the next level. See available courses here.
Offers free business consulting and a six-course Small Business Certificate Series to equip founders with essential skills. Learn more here.
The City of Richardson Economic Development team also offers specialized support to help retail and small businesses thrive.
We can connect entrepreneurs to state and federal funding, equity funding, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, equity financing, and grant opportunities to fuel business growth.
Through partnerships with UTD, Dallas College, and Collin College, we help companies hire top-tier talent to scale their operations.
We’ll help you find the right fit. With over 30 million square feet of flex, industrial, and office space — including 1,200 acres in The Innovation Quarter ®, we’ll help you find the perfect space to launch or expand your business.