About Us

Two Locations, One Bold MissionRichmond, Virginia – 919 E. Main Street, Suite 1000Our flagship location offers:

• Business training and workshops
• On-site coaching and advisory services
• The Black Iris Shared Space – Our dedicated co-working and community hub in downtown Richmond.
  Whether you need a professional environment to work, meet, or collaborate, Black Iris provides flexible, affordable shared space for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives.

Morgantown, West Virginia – 781 Chestnut Ridge RoadExpanding opportunity in Appalachia with:

• Personalized startup support for first-time founders
• Loan access and lender readiness training
• Strategic partnerships for rural business development

What We Offer: Real Support for Real StartupsWhether you’re still forming your business or already operating but struggling to scale, ITB is your home for:

• Business registration, LLC setup, EIN, and legal structure help
• Customized business planning and strategy
• Branding, marketing, and pitch readiness
• Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
• Classroom and workshop programming
• Flexible shared spaces through Black Iris in Richmond
• Connection to community resources and peer networks

Fueling Dreams with Funding AccessStartup capital is often out of reach — we change that.
Through ITB, you gain access to:

• Micro-loans and small business startup funds
• Grant alerts and pitch competitions
• Loan-readiness coaching and application support
• Partnerships with community banks and CDFIs
• Startup support grants for eligible participants

A Home for the Overlooked and Underserved our mission is to uplift underrepresented entrepreneurs — Black, Brown, rural, low-income, disabled, Hispanic and Native Americans, and more.
We believe ownership is empowerment, and we’re here to help you claim your space in the marketplace — starting with our shared space at Black Iris and expanding all the way to bank-ready status 

Why ITB?

• Only national incubator focused on startup survival + direct funding
• Culturally responsive, community-rooted model
• Hyper-local presence with broad impact
• Peer-to-peer support and mentoring built into every program
• We stay with you from spark to scale