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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
