TechArtista Foundation

This Give STL Day, we are raising $5,000 to support the operational costs of LaunchPad 725, our cohort-based accelerator currently serving 10 local entrepreneurs. Funds help cover cohort meals, supplies, printing, and other program costs that keep the experience running smoothly!

What We Do

LaunchPad 725

LaunchPad 725 is a six-month, cohort-based accelerator at our University City location for underrepresented social entrepreneurs. Participants receive hands-on programming, including workshops, mentorship, and peer circles, plus a cash stipend and coworking access after the program ends. It is built around eliminating barriers and delivering wrap-around support that helps founders hit real milestones, strengthen their networks, and build long-term financial independence.

STL Entrepreneurship Week

ESHIP Week, formerly STL Startup Week, is a free, week-long gathering for the St. Louis entrepreneurship community. Founders, small business owners, funders, and community leaders come together for talks, workshops, panels, and networking. It is open to public and has been a fixture of the regional startup ecosystem for over eight years.

Curator-in-Residence

Our Curator-in-Residence program is a paid, part-time residency for emerging creatives hosted in our coworking space. Residents gain hands-on experience, build connections in the St. Louis arts community, and develop their professional practice while producing their own exhibitions and bringing new artistic voices forward.

Fiscal Sponsorship

Our fiscal sponsorship program allows independent projects and emerging organizations to receive tax-deductible donations and access funding opportunities through TechArtista Foundation's 501(c)(3) status. It gives creative and civic work a nonprofit home before an organization is ready to stand on its own.

Community Space

TechArtista Foundation operates coworking and event space across three St. Louis locations. We regularly support mission-aligned organizations and projects with access to space and resources.