Amped Russell Technology Business Incubator (RTBI) The support small businesses need to launch in West Louisville communities
A state-of-the-art Black and Latinx business incubator and technology service center offering business development training, business services, assessments, referrals, and wraparound services to incubating businesses. RTBI support includes access to startup coaches, access to mental health counseling, and access to seed capital needed for their businesses to maximize their potential for success. Participants receive business development certificate classes from universities and colleges in pricing, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, and more. Within 3-5 years, RTBI will be a national model for creating spaces for businesses that foster economic growth, mobility, entrepreneurship, and independence. RTBI is a one-year intensive educational and support program that is meant to accelerate the growth of your startup business. It is important to understand that your business is unique and in its own stage of development. Throughout the program, you cannot compare your progress to others. Rather, your progress should be compared to where you started. You will participate in numerous assessments throughout the years. These assessments will help you, your coach, your advocate and the rest of your support team ensure you are getting the support you need to continue moving forward. This program is not for everyone. However, we will do our best to support you and hope you will find it beneficial. Informational Session Dates: July 30 from 5PM-6PM virtual link provided after registration.
You should apply to Amped RTBI Program if:
• You are Black and/or Latinx living in the West or South Louisville.
• You have or are founding a small business and can:
• Articulate the problem that your business addresses and the solution
• Understand how the solution plays a role in the community
• Are ready to make a commitment to growing your business, are ready to learn, and have community-oriented values
• Have a willingness to learn, can handle constructive feedback, and a desire to grow
• Believe in yourself and have the capacity to overcome obstacles
• Recognize opportunities, seize chances, and create value
How to register: ampedlouisville.org. Applications open AUGUST 2025-Click the QR code to get on the RTBI waitlist.
