Launch Angelenos

In partnership with the Urban Poverty Business Initiative (UPBI), powered by the University of Notre Dame, supported by Coca-Cola, the CSUN David Nazarian College's Center for Social & Technology Entrepreneurship is offering a program to help you launch your business by completing a few simple steps. Launch Angelenos is a new program that empowers local entrepreneurs in Los Angeles with the mindset, resources, and community to bring their business ideas to life—one step at a time!

• PHASE 1: (In-Person) Bootcamp Training @ Shepherd's Church (August 20th - October 8th, 2026 | Thursdays, 4 pm - 7 pm)
  • Shepherd's Church is located @ 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch, CA 91326
• PHASE 2: (Hybrid) Mentorship (October 21st, 2026 - January 24th, 2027)
• PHASE 3: (Hybrid) Implementation Support (February 8th, 2027 - May 7th, 2027)

• The application deadline is Sunday, August 9th, 2026. 
• Applicants will be notified of their selection status by no later than Tuesday, August 11th, 2026.
• Online Program Orientation will take place on Monday, August 17th, 2026.
• The CSUN C-STE Launch Angelenos program starts on Thursday, August 20th, 2026. 
• Your business does not need to be legally registered to apply.