Our Partners


Norcal APEX Accelerator couldn’t do what we do for our community without the support of our funders, host, and other resource partners. Together we ensure that your local procurement professionals have the support it takes to focus on your success in the government marketplace.

The invaluable work of these resource partners and funders helps us help our clients! We are grateful to be apart of this amazing network of resources for our local businesses

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Resource Partners

Northern California Small Business Development Center

“Whether you are just starting out, or looking to grow, SBDC can help you navigate every turn at every stage of your business – at no cost to you”

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California Women’s Business Centers

“These centers help women succeed in business by providing training, mentoring, business development, and financing opportunities to over 16,000 women entrepreneurs each year.”

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Northern California Veteran Business Outreach Center

“A no-cost, go-to resource for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses looking to start, purchase or grow a business”

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Caltrans mentor-protégé program – Calmentor

“The Calmentor Program promotes partnership with the private consulting industry to encourage new businesses, grow existing businesses, and promote small and emerging business contracting with the State of California.”

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State Funding

CA DGS Office of Small Business & Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services

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The CA Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services serves the public by providing a variety of services to state agencies through procurement and acquisition solutions and many other services.

The California Office of Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth by providing resources and support to the state’s 4.1 million small businesses, including non-profits and startups.

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Federal Funding

Department of Defense

The APEX Accelerators program, under management of the Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), plays a critical role in the Department’s efforts to identify and engage with a wide range of businesses entering and participating in the defense supply-chain. The program provides the education and training that all businesses need to participate to become capable of participating in DOD and other government contracts.

Host Partner

Cal Poly Humboldt

As the Norcal APEX Accelerator program’s host, Cal Poly Humboldt collaborates on regional and state-wide small business initiatives, providing services including grant and contract applications geared toward economic development.

Sponsored Programs Foundation (SPF) administers virtually all externally-funded grants/contracts and submits proposals to external funding agencies on behalf of Cal Poly Humboldt. 

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If you have more questions, please contact us at info@apexnorcal.org or (707) 267 – 7561