About
We are ChicoSTART!
We strive to make Chico a community where problem solvers and innovators have what they need to thrive, in order to lead our business ecosystem to explosive success.
Our Mission
We support and enrich Northern California’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and provide startups the resources they need to succeed.
Our Platform
Shared office amenities, mentoring, workshops, internships, tech talks, student to business projects, entrepreneurial events, think tanks and satellite office programs.
Our Ecosystem
We are investors, technologists, entrepreneurs, students, educators, support organizations, local businesses and mentors. We partner with many entities that support budding entrepreneurs in not only the tech space, but also clean energy, clean tech, Ag tech, sustainability, smart cities, nanotechnology & manufacturing.
Our Values
We love what we do and live by our values
Entrepreneurial
We are problem solvers, creators, and bravely determined.
Passionate
We do what we love and do it because it makes the world a better place.
Human
We respect each other and our humanity, and are proud to be in this movement together.
Tenacious
We get things done and pick ourselves up at every fail and pivot in order to move forward and succeed.
Startups in our Network
iHUB2 Inclusion Innovation Hub
We are located in Chico, CA serving 20+ counties in the North State under our iHUB2 designation. Learn more HERE!
ChicoSTART Team
Eva Shepherd-Nicoll
Executive Director
Heather Ugie
Marketing & BizOps
Idalee Montgomery
Project Assistant
Nicholas Stamper
Intern
Nathan Davis
Intern
Isaac Hernandez
Marketing Intern
Get In Touch
ChicoSTART Partners
