Idaho State University SBDC

What Idaho State University SBDC does

Idaho SBDC is the official statewide Small Business Development Center network for the State of Idaho, hosted through a consortium of Idaho universities including Boise State University, Idaho State University, the University of Idaho, and the College of Eastern Idaho. Founded in 1986 and approaching its 40th anniversary, the organization delivers no-cost, one-on-one business consulting and affordable training programs to Idaho's small businesses and entrepreneurs. It operates six regional service centers covering Boise, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, and Coeur d'Alene, giving the network comprehensive geographic reach across the state's principal population corridors.

The service portfolio spans a core general-business consulting practice plus a growing suite of specialized programs: a Capital Access Team supporting funding readiness and SBA loan packaging, Environmental Solutions for regulatory compliance, Exporting Assistance for international market entry, a Cybersecurity advisory program, and the Idaho APEX Accelerator (formerly the Procurement Technical Assistance Center) supporting defense and government contracting. Operations are funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Defense Logistics Agency, host universities, and the State of Idaho — a diversified public-funder base that underwrites the no-cost delivery model. Documented annual outcomes include 634 jobs created, $32M in client capital raised, a $38.4M sales increase, 86 business starts, and a cumulative statewide economic impact of $773.8M.

The go-to-market is geographically distributed and relationship-driven: small business owners engage through their nearest regional center, receive individualized advisor support, and progress through training workshops. Customer acquisition is supplemented by a podcast channel, partnership-driven outreach (including the Idaho Hispanic Foundation Community Navigator grant), and a Manufacturing & Onshoring Resource Hub targeting reshoring supply chains. The pricing model is structurally subsidized — consulting is no-cost and training is offered at low cost — meaning revenue mechanics are grant-funded rather than commercial, and customer concentration risk is minimal at the individual-client level.

Name

Idaho State University SBDC

Legal name

Idaho Small Business Development Center

Website

https://idahosbdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Idaho SBDC is a statewide non-profit providing no-cost business consulting and affordable training to Idaho small businesses and entrepreneurs through six regional university-hosted centers and specialized programs in capital access, exporting, environmental compliance, cybersecurity, and government contracting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Small Business Development Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Educational Support Services (61171), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Cooperation, Capacity Building & Policy Advisory Programs (BPADABAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Results-Based Financing (RBF) & Performance-Based Grants (BPADAOAF)

Keywords

• Small business consulting
• Business training programs
• Government contracting assistance
• Capital access services
• Export assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded primarily by U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, host institutions of higher education (Boise State University, Lewis-Clark State College, Idaho State University, North Idaho College, College of Southern Idaho), and the State of Idaho. Services provided at no cost to clients.
2. Training Fees: Nominal fees charged for training seminars and special events. No charges for consulting, management, and technical assistance services. Direct costs for items such as printing, postage, data retrieval may be recovered for special projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Idaho SBDC provides no-cost, confidential one-on-one business consulting and low-cost training seminars, workshops, and webinars to entrepreneurs and small business owners across Idaho. Its portfolio extends beyond general business advisory into specialized programs including the Capital Access Team for financing support, the Environmental Solutions Program for regulatory compliance, the Exporting Assistance Program for international market entry, Cybersecurity services, and the Idaho APEX Accelerator for federal, state, and local government contracting assistance. Services are delivered through a statewide network of six regional centers hosted by partner universities and through online platforms.

Product overview

The Idaho Small Business Development Center (Idaho SBDC) is a service organization, not a technology product company. It provides a unified service portfolio centered on no-cost, confidential consulting and low-cost training to Idaho entrepreneurs. The core offerings include business consulting, training programs, and specialized services (Capital Access Team, Environmental Solutions Program, Exporting Assistance Program, Cybersecurity, and Idaho APEX Accelerator for government contracting). Services are delivered through a network of six regional centers across Idaho in partnership with host universities including Idaho State University, Boise State University, Lewis-Clark State College, North Idaho College, and College of Southern Idaho. The organization is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Defense Logistics Agency, host institutions, and the State of Idaho.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Idaho APEX Accelerator: Provides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance to help businesses sell their products and services to federal, state, and local governments.
• Capital Access Team
• Environmental Solutions Program
• Exporting Assistance Program

Products and services

• No-Cost Business Consulting Confidential one-on-one consulting and coaching services provided at no charge to Idaho entrepreneurs and small business owners, covering business planning, growth strategy, operations, marketing, and employee management.
• Affordable Business Training Low-cost training seminars, workshops, webinars, and educational events for small businesses, including the Annual Idaho Small Business Symposium.
• Capital Access Team (CAT) Specialized program providing technical assistance for accessing capital, including SSBCI program support, loan assistance, and connections to lenders for SEDI (Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual) owned businesses.
• Environmental Solutions Program Helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations including air quality, water, hazardous waste, and pollution prevention through confidential guidance and resource connections.
• Exporting Assistance Program Supports businesses interested in exporting by assessing readiness, identifying foreign markets, and connecting with growth resources for international expansion.
• Cybersecurity Services Provides cybersecurity resources, training, and guidance including the SBA Cyber Strategy, NIST compliance support, and ransomware protection resources for small businesses.
• Idaho APEX Accelerator Provides no-cost technical assistance to help businesses sell products and services to federal, state, and local governments through support with SAM registration, SBA certifications, procurement procedures, market research, and SBIR/STTR programs.
• Business Accelerator Accelerator program at accelerator.idahosbdc.org providing resources and support for business growth.
• Business Resource Wizard Online tool on business.idaho.gov that helps entrepreneurs get customized checklists of agencies to contact and resources needed for starting or operating a business.
• Regional Center Network Network of six regional centers (North Idaho, North Central Idaho, Southwest Idaho, South Central Idaho, Southeast Idaho, Eastern Idaho) providing localized small business development services throughout Idaho.

Quantifiable outcome

• 634 jobs created
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boise State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost university for Idaho SBDC State Office. Located at 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1655. Provides institutional infrastructure and resources for the statewide SBDC network.
• Lewis-Clark State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for one of the six regional centers serving the north-central Idaho region.
• Idaho State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the southeast Idaho regional center serving businesses in the Pocatello area.
• North Idaho CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the north Idaho regional center serving businesses in the Coeur d'Alene area.
• College of Southern IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the south central Idaho regional center serving businesses in the Twin Falls area.
• Idaho APEX AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance to help businesses sell their products and services to federal, state, and local governments. Formerly known as PTAC.
• Idaho Innovation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing innovation resources and support to small businesses in Idaho.
• Environmental Solutions ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized program helping small businesses comply with environmental regulations, partnering with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
• Idaho Hispanic FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded the SBA Community Navigator grant to support Hispanic-owned businesses in Idaho.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IdahoSBDC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCo87FNsI03UxUigC0LhIznw
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Idaho-SBDC/96902400059
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idaho-sbdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/idaho_sbdc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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