ISM programs
Signature Programs

Programs built for growth, resilience, and real-world impact.

Explore ISM's flagship programs designed to support entrepreneurs, strengthen institutions, and build more capable economic ecosystems.

2,300+ training sessions delivered globally
Our programs

Programs built around every stage.

From first idea to scaling enterprise — ISM has a program designed for where you are right now, and where you're headed next.

Kauffman FastTrac
Entrepreneurship Training

Kauffman FastTrac

A structured business planning program that helps entrepreneurs validate ideas, strengthen strategy, and build a path toward sustainable growth.

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Resilient Entrepreneur Program
Business Resilience

Resilient Entrepreneur Program

A practical program designed to help business owners build more adaptable, resilient, and sustainable businesses over time.

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Exploring Entrepreneurship
Early-Stage Entrepreneurship

Exploring Entrepreneurship

Designed for those with an idea but no roadmap. Discover the foundations of market validation, customer discovery, and the entrepreneurial mindset.

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Yallah Global
Global Growth

Yallah Global

A growth acceleration program supporting entrepreneurs and SMEs through tailored readiness support, strategic guidance, and international connections.

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Train the Trainer
Institutional Capacity

Train the Trainer

A facilitator development model that equips organizations and ecosystem leaders to deliver high-quality entrepreneurship and business support programming.

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Capital Ready
Financial Readiness

Capital Ready

Prepare your venture for serious investment. This program focuses on financial literacy, valuation, and perfecting your pitch for institutional and angel capital.

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How we design programs

We meet entrepreneurs where they are.

Every ISM program is designed through a rigorous, community-first development process — so what we deliver actually fits the people we serve.

Community Background

  • Minority communities
  • General public
  • ESL populations
  • Underserved & under-resourced

Goals & Aspirations

  • Expectations & politics
  • End goals
  • Success vision

Types of Business

  • Tech & place-based
  • Blended models
  • Exporting/Importing
  • SME Development

Strategize Global Reach

  • EDOs & ESOs
  • Idea to growth
  • SMB owners

Business Stages

  • Idea & startup
  • Small/Medium business
  • Scale-up
  • Crisis/Special stage

Design Support Program

  • Cohort & group coaching
  • One-on-one advisory
  • Networking
  • Topic/industry training

Implementation & Feedback

Continuous improvement driven by participant outcomes and community impact.

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Ready to find the right program for you?

Whether you're an entrepreneur, an institution, or an ecosystem builder — there's an ISM program built for where you are right now.