Creative Startups
Economic ProgramsNew Mexico, United States2-10 Employees
Creative Startups is an organization in the economic programs sector that supports the growth of the creative economy by helping economic developers and local partners develop strategic plans to enhance economic and environmental resilience. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, it has operated since 2008 and serves a global network of collaborators seeking to advance Indigenous and regional creative ventures through structured programs and partnerships. The company pursues opportunities that connect communities with resources to move their creative businesses toward measurable growth, using a collaborative approach with local and regional partners. Recent activity includes collaborations such as a partnership to support community-based programming in Puerto Rico and a joint initiative with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to deliver a LABS pre-accelerator for Indigenous creatives, reflecting its emphasis on targeted, place-connected initiatives.