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CATAPULT YOUR BUSINESS IDEA INTO REALITY

The Program

The DxRI Launch Program* is a 7 week program designed to jump start your creative business! Through our 5 Core Business Classes and two 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, you’ll get the basics on everything you need to know to create a foundation for your business to grow, from Visioning to Pricing and Marketing. Whether you’re just getting started, or still dreaming – this program is for you!

* Formerly known as Providence Pre-Catalyst

5 Business Classes + two 1-on-1 Mentoring Sessions + Homework throughout | 1 Final Celebration!

Application deadline extended: February 7th

The Timeline

Applications Close: February 7, 2025

Program Starts: March 17, 2025

Who is this program for?

This program is specifically designed for:

  • Creative individuals or designers who are working on, or have an idea for, an innovative product or service they want to sell.
  • Innovators who see a problem or gap in the market they know they can solve through design.
  • Individuals who want to start their own creative or design business for personal growth and fulfillment.
  • See eligibility requirements below

Eligibility

The 2025 DxRI Launch Program is grant funded through the City of Providence. Participants must be able to prove that they meet these criteria for eligibility:

  • Participating businesses must be a commercial enterprises. Student-owned businesses or nonprofits are not eligible. Part-time students may participate.
  • Participants must live in the City of Providence (must be able to submit proof of residence).
  • If a participant already has a business, it must be located in the City of Providence.
  • Participants must be low-to-moderate income, defined as total household income that equals or is below the household-size based income limits for Providence (see below).
  • Full-attendance is required of participants from March 17, 2025 to April 28, 2025.  

2025 Class Schedule

Date & Time Class Location
Mon, March 17th | 6-9 PM Orientation and Class 1: Visioning your Business In-person
Mon, March 24th | 6-9 PM Class 2: Speed Mentoring CIC
Mon, March 31st | 6-9 PM Class 3: Legal Considerations for Creative Businesses In-person
Mon, April 7th | 6-9 PM Class 4: Product Design In-person
Mon, April 14th | 6-9 PM Class 5: Pricing your Product / Service In-person
Mon, April 21st | 6-9 PM Class 6: Marketing 101 In-person
Mon, April 28th | 6-9 PM Speed Mentoring and Final Wrap up Session CIC

2024 PARTNERS

City of Providence

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