get involved
We have four ways for you to be an agent of change. Choose one, two or all four.
Become an ICF Sponsor
Become an active agent powering Black, Brown and Rural Founders in Minnesota.
From Fortune 500 companies to micro-enterprises, we provide a robust sponsorship program to help put your brand at the forefront of diversity & inclusion, innovation & impact. We create lasting and mutually-beneficial relationships by providing opportunity to expand company brand awareness and improve company and employee morale through:
- Brand Visibility & Awareness
- High Value Recognition
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Recruitment
- Creative Development
- Impact
Whether you sponsor our flagship ConnectUP! Summit, monthly workshops, or quarterly community networking events, we value every sponsor and show thanks in ways that are most impactful to your brand.
Get in touch with our team today to learn more about how to become an ICF Sponsor!
Become an ICF Partner
Become an active agent of inclusion in the entrepreneur ecosystem. Big complex problems can’t be solved by one organization alone. We rely on community partners to provide complementary support services, increase brand awareness, launch strategic initiatives, and drive greater collective impact. We offer the following partnership opportunities for business support organizations, small businesses, institutions, and municipalities.- Corporate Mentorship & Volunteerism
- Program Partnership
- Special Event Partnership
- Ecosystem Partners
Become a Mentor
We are looking for volunteers, mentors, subject matter experts with significant and verifiable success as entrepreneurs, technologists, corporate executives, investment professionals, and advisors. We offer a comprehensive mentoring program to engage at multiple levels. Whether you have the passion to meet weekly with our fellows or occasionally according to your schedule, we pathways that work for founder and advisor.
Sign-up below to be considered for upcoming Mentorship opportunities.
Note: Our Mentors are highly vetted and must be mission-aligned, completion of the mentor application does not guarantee opportunity to mentor.
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