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Lists the basic qualifications a business must meet to quality as a HUBZone business.

Link to MySBA Certifications page to apply for HUBZone small business certification.

Link to MySBA Certifications where you can begin your application for SBA certification.

Link to MySBA Certifications as your starting point for applying for WOSB and EDWOSB certification.

You must be approved by SBA to participate in this program. Applications are submitted through the MySBA Certifications portal (certification.sba.gov) however this link has important information to know before you apply.

Your joint venture agreement must be in writing and follow SBA requirements. Learn more at this link.

Find an investor for your business from among more than 300 Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) licensed by SBA.

Annual evaluations are required by SBA to assess the ongoing relationship of the MPP participants. Learn more here.

Mentor-Protege relationships are limited as well has how many mentor relationships a protege may have at the same time. Find out more at this link.

Program qualifications are very specific and approvals are necessary before you can use your mentor-protege relationship to respond to federal opportunities. See the list of qualifications here.

Empowering businesses and fostering growth.

One-stop link for all user guides from creating your account, applying for certifications, and controlling entities.

Screenshots and instructions for the certification application submission process.

Screenshots and instructions for completing core information for your SBA certification application.

Step-by-step instructions for creating your MySBA Certifications account.

Video illustrating the process of claiming your entity before creating your application.