Office of Entrepreneurship

By elevating entrepreneurial opportunities, and reducing barriers to business growth, all Nevadans can realize the right to start their own business in fulfillment of the American dream. As stated by Governor Lombardo, “Nevada is ready to partner”, for your business success. Office of Entrepreneurship SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS As part of our Innovation-Based Economic Initiatives, the Office of Entrepreneurship connects resources across Nevada. Our goal is to reduce barriers, strengthen programs, and identify regional challenges to help more Nevadans start and grow their businesses. As Governor Lombardo says, “ Nevada is ready to partner ”—and we’re here to help you succeed Whether you’re just starting out, creating something new, or supporting entrepreneurs in your community, we’re here to help. View Annual Report The First State To Sign ‘right To Start’ Into Law On July 20, 2023, Governor Joe Lombardo signed AB77, establishing the Office of Entrepreneurship to support Nevada’s entrepreneurs by reducing barriers and expanding opportunities. Read More WHO WE SERVE Entrepreneurs + Small Business Owners Explore funding options Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) Stay connected and help grow Nevada’s startup ecosystem Policymakers + Government Access economic insights Funders + National Allies Discover impact opportunities and innovation partnerships Nevada’s Entrepreneurial Edge Explore the GOED Entrepreneurship Dashboard, a dynamic data hub where real-time insights and economic trends converge to inform smarter decisions, drive innovation, and fuel growth across Nevada’s entrepreneurial landscape. Dive into Data Now Nevada Outlook (EcoMap) Events News Contact Our Team Gallery Entrepreneurship Resource Hub Nevada’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing quickly. Across the businesses, support organizations, and local programs are working together to create new opportunities at every stage of the journey. The Nevada Business Hub is a central place where community members can find the connections they need to start or grow a business. It’s designed to help people work together and strengthen Nevada’s economy. Explore the Hub. Find what you need. Build what’s next in Nevada. Read More STARTUP RESOURCES Read More Organizations Resources Read More Ecosystem Events Read More Startup Guides Read More Explore Startup Events No events found. Read the Latest Three Las Vegas-Connected Productions Released For Holidays ‘OBLITERATED’ ‘DON’T SUCK’ and ‘FAMILY PLAN’ Worked With Nevada Film Office 12/04/23 Read more NNRDA Launches Program to Support Supply Chain Companies With Support From GOED, Grants Now Available Through Nevada-Canadian Partnership 12/13/23 Read more Abated Companies Will Invest $72.3 Million and Generate $65 Million in Tax Revenue Eight Companies Expected To Create 731 Jobs In Five Years With A Weighted Hourly Wage Of $32.86 11/20/23 Read more Economic Snapshot – November 2023 11/08/23 Read more Electrify Nevada Accelerator Concludes Inaugural Cohorts and Opens Applications for Next Phase Program supports visionary founders pioneering sustainable energy and circular economy solutions in Nevada’s growing advanced energy ecosystem 08/14/25 Read more Melissa Saavedra Named Director of GOED’s Office of Entrepreneurship 06/06/25 Read more $1.8 million GOED Investment in WaterStart Marks Decisive Support for the Development of Water Technologies in Nevada and the Southwest 05/23/25 Read more GOED and Small Business Development Center launching Small Business Opportunity Program Small Business Opportunity Program will provide technical assistance to Nevada’s small businesses under the auspices of State Small Business Credit Initiative 12/13/24 Read more GOED leads Nevada to win key federal, state technology grant GOED-architected grant application wins first FAS