CNMI Small Business Development Center Network

01/09/2026

🌟𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐧!

The CNMI Innovation Incubator Program gives local entrepreneurs opportunities to increase market visibility, expand their customer reach, and build strategic connections through pop-ups, community outreach, networking, and other hands-on experiences.

Take the next step in your business journey and apply for Incubator Cohort 2.

📅 Application Period: August 24 – Sep 11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Visit tr.ee/innovationincubator to access the application and review eligibility, the application process, required supporting documents, and program requirements.

Need help before submitting? Prospective applicants can meet with a CNMI SBDC Advisor for application advising and assistance reviewing their materials. Appointments are required and subject to advisor availability. Call (670) 237-9206 / 6888 to schedule or email [email protected].

For questions about the program or application, call (670) 488-1661/1662 or email [email protected]

Follow CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Instagram and the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Facebook for more updates.

The CNMI Innovation Incubator is committed to revitalizing the business communities of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota by offering essential resources, expert guidance, and financial support to help small businesses innovate and grow, contributing to economic progress and entrepreneurial success in the Com...

31/08/2026

📢 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐔𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝟐 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍!

Building a business comes with challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. For Cohort 1 Innovator Daisy Demapan, founder of Bishu™ Marianas, the CNMI Innovation Incubator provided a supportive community where she could openly share challenges, ask questions, and receive feedback as she continued building her business.

Local entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Cohort 2 and take part in mentorship and training, networking and exposure opportunities, dedicated makerspace access, and business resources tailored to their needs.

📅 Application Period: August 24 – Sep 11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Visit tr.ee/innovationincubator to access the application and review eligibility, the application process, required supporting documents, and program requirements.

Need help before submitting? Prospective applicants can meet with a CNMI SBDC Advisor for application advising and assistance reviewing their materials. Appointments are required and subject to advisor availability. Call (670) 237-9206 / 6888 to schedule or email [email protected]

For questions about the program or application, call 670-488-1661/1662 or email [email protected]. Follow CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Instagram and the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Facebook for more updates.

28/08/2026

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐍𝐌𝐈 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐 🚀

Interested applicants can visit the Incubator website to review eligibility requirements, required supporting documents, and program information, as well as access the Application Guide and fillable application form.

Visit tr.ee/innovationincubator to get started.

📅 Application Period: August 24 – Sep 11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

26/08/2026

📢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

Hear directly from our innovators about their experience with the CNMI Innovation Incubator Program and what they have gained throughout this initiative. Their stories highlight the opportunity to work with industry professionals, gain practical knowledge, connect with other business owners, and apply what they learn to their businesses. 🙌🏼

📅 Application Period: Aug 24 – Sep 11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Visit tr.ee/innovationincubator to access the application and review important information regarding eligibility, the application process, required supporting documents, and program requirements.

Need help before submitting? Prospective applicants can meet with a CNMI SBDC Advisor for application advising and assistance reviewing their materials. Appointments are required and subject to advisor availability. Call (670) 237-9206 / 8688 to schedule or email [email protected]

For questions about the program or application period, call 670-488-1661/1662 or email [email protected]. Follow CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Instagram and the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Facebook for more updates.

24/08/2026

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐍𝐌𝐈 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬!

The CNMI Innovation Incubator Program is now accepting applications for its second cohort of innovators! 🙌🏼

The one-year initiative is designed for eligible small businesses across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, offering a structured environment to build stronger operations, develop new capabilities, and prepare for the next stage of growth. Selected innovators will have access to mentorship and training, networking and exposure, a dedicated makerspace, and business resources tailored to their needs.

Applicants must be early-stage businesses that have been established and operating for no more than five years and meet the program’s eligibility requirements.

📅 Application Period: August 24 – September 11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Need help before submitting? Prospective applicants can meet with a CNMI SBDC Advisor for application advising and assistance reviewing their materials. Appointments are required and subject to advisor availability. Call (670) 237-9206 / 8688 to schedule.

Review the application, eligibility requirements, supporting documents, and program information at tr.ee/innovationincubator

For questions about the program or application period, please call us at 670-488-1661/1662 or email [email protected]

21/08/2026

𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝑵𝑴𝑰 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒖𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 ⏳🙌🏼

Local entrepreneurs will once again have the opportunity to be part of the CNMI Innovation Incubator Program, as applications for its second cohort open this Monday.

As Program Manager Cherese Palacios shares, entrepreneurs don’t have to have everything figured out before taking the next step. Through the first cohort, she has witnessed innovators grow their businesses, build partnerships and collaborations, connect with their communities, and discover new opportunities along the way.

The one-year program supports local entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota through mentorship, training, resources, networking, and other opportunities tailored to their needs and stage of development.

If you’re interested in applying, start preparing now. Visit tr.ee/innovationincubator to review the eligibility requirements, application process, and required supporting documents before applications open.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

For questions or additional information about the CNMI Innovation Incubator Program and the upcoming application period, email [email protected]

19/08/2026

📢 𝐂𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝟐 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍

The CNMI Innovation Incubator Program will begin accepting applications for its second cohort of innovators on August 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

The one-year program is designed for local entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota seeking to strengthen their business development, build operational capacity, and pursue new opportunities. Selected innovators gain access to resources, mentorship, training, networking, and other opportunities tailored to their business needs and stage of development.

While the application form will not be available until the opening date, prospective applicants can begin preparing their supporting documents. The list of supporting documents, eligibility requirements, and additional program details are available on the incubator website at tr.ee/innovationincubator.

For questions or additional information about the CNMI Innovation Incubator Program and the upcoming application period, please email [email protected]

The CNMI Innovation Incubator is committed to revitalizing the business communities of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota by offering essential resources, expert guidance, and financial support to help small businesses innovate and grow, contributing to economic progress and entrepreneurial success in the Com...

18/08/2026

𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃 𝙎𝘽𝘼: 𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙇𝙊𝘼𝙉 𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙀𝘿 💼

Still have questions about SBA disaster loans following Super Typhoon Bavi? Join the CNMI SBDC Network and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Real Talk with SBA — a live virtual Q&A session designed to give CNMI business owners direct access to SBA representatives.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
- Live Q&A with SBA representatives
- Information on Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Physical Disaster Loans (PDL)
- Answers to your disaster loan and recovery questions
- Guidance on disaster recovery, mitigation, and building back more resilient

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: CNMI SBDC clients. Not a client yet? Contact the CNMI SBDC and we can assist you with the simple, no-cost registration process.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪:
https://marianas.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019209

📩 For more information or registration assistance, call (670) 237-9206 / 6888 or email [email protected]. Follow CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Instagram and the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Facebook for updates on upcoming events and opportunities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get answers directly from the SBA and learn more about disaster assistance available to CNMI businesses.

17/08/2026

𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙉𝙈𝙄 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 🤝

Hear the experiences of innovators from the inaugural cohort. Their reflections provide insight into the CNMI Innovation Incubator and the support available to entrepreneurs as they continue developing their businesses.

These perspectives highlight the role of the Incubator in supporting local entrepreneurs through business development, access to resources, and opportunities for growth.

🚀 Cohort 2 applications will open soon. Stay tuned for updates.

📩 For more information about the CNMI Innovation Incubator and upcoming programs, email [email protected] and follow CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Instagram and the CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on Facebook for updates.

13/08/2026