The application deadline for the CNMI Innovation Incubator program is on Friday, June 13, 2025. For more information and to access the application guide, visit www.cnmisbdc.com/innovationincubator/.

INTERESTED entrepreneurs on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are invited to apply for the CNMI Innovation Incubator Program hosted by the CNMI Small Business Development Center at Northern Marianas College. Applications will be accepted starting today, Monday, May 19, 2025.

This program is designed to support local entrepreneurs and early-stage startups across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. It offers essential resources, expert mentorship, funding, and a strong support network to help their startup grow.

Funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the program aims to boost economic development and build resilience in the CNMI. Participants will receive personalized guidance, access to business resources, and opportunities for funding — tailored to address the unique challenges of doing business in the CNMI.

Interested applicants are encouraged to start preparing their business plans and gather the necessary documentation ahead of the application opening. Full details on eligibility, program benefits, and the application process can be found on the CNMI SBDC website at www.cnmisbdc.com/innovationincubator/.

For more information, email cnmi.incubator@marianas.edu or call (670) 234-5498 ext. 9214/9215.