In 2021, ICA provided services to over 90 Bay Area companies, including 36 businesses who participated in our accelerators and 21 new investments.

2021 marks our 25th year of impact. Since 1996, ICA has served 1,000 companies, who have created 7,000 jobs and paid $1B in wages.

Jasmine dives into how the community she met in The Lab at ICA has kept her inspired.

The restaurant industry veteran discusses how a community-focused approach helped him build a thriving plant-based protein manufacturing business.

Kamilah shares how ICA helped her build impactful relationships, and how that has benefited her growing tea business.

The founder of the health- and environment-driven bakery discusses how ICA underscored the importance of community.

ICA deploys a $300K debt and equity growth capital investment to accelerate the fast-growing Bay Area consumer packaged goods brand.

The founder of the sports apparel brand discusses how approaching business with focus and humility can build opportunity within communities.

Charlotte discusses how harnessing the power of cultural diversity became the cornerstone of her business.

The founder discusses his vision for creating a healthier fast food culture with centuries-old Japanese fare.

Olton discusses how his experience at The Lab at ICA helped him invest in his dream—and in his community.

Co-founders and sisters Princess and Brownie discuss the importance of staying open to learning (and playing!) when it comes to entrepreneurship.