Step 1: Application (Part 1) – Questions

Fill out a short intake with a few questions. Your responses will help us determine preliminary eligibility.

✅ If you meet the initial requirements, you’ll be invited to complete Part 2 of the application.

❌ If you don’t meet the eligibility, your application will be denied

Step 2: Application (Part 2) – Submit Documentation

If you’re approved from Part 1, you’ll need to submit documents for verification.

Have these documents ready:

• Business taxes Schedule C, K1, or Form 1120-S (last 5 years)

  • 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 AND 2024

• Personal Income Tax: Form 1040 (2024)

• LLC Formalization / DBA / Certificate of Incorporation

• Copy of Lease Agreement or Utility Bill (business address)

• Tax Wage Statement: Form 940 or 941

• Driver’s License Photo

Step 3: Approval & Start Technical Assistance

Once your documentation is reviewed and your application is fully approved, you’re ready to begin your 30 hours of FREE technical assistance!

Step 4: Completion of 30 hours of Technical Assistance

Once you complete your 30 hours of Technical Assistance, your application will be sent to Harris County for final approval.

Step 3: Approval & Start Technical Assistance

Once your documentation is reviewed and your application is fully approved, you’re ready to begin your 30 hours of FREE technical assistance!

You can complete your technical assistance hours in the following ways:

• One on one coaching sessions

• Group Sessions

• Verizon Platform (up to 10 hours only)

• Classes:

  • Food Industry Resiliency Program (FIRP)

  • Launch

  • Grow

• Pitch competitions:

  • IgniteHTX (English)

  • Lanzate Houston! (Spanish)