REC Innovation Lab Email Format
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The REC Innovation Lab is a community-based incubator embedded in higher education that focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion and helps founders launch high-growth startups. Located in San Diego, California, and operating as part of the Regional Entrepreneurship Center at Miramar College, it provides accessible resources to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to advance early-stage ventures or transfer to other incubators. While open to all applicants, the program prioritizes starting scalable, technology-led startups and supports early-stage ventures that may lack access to traditional incubator programs. The offering includes training on current technology trends, access to a broad network of industry mentors, and free services such as legal, technical, and marketing support to help launch a business. Founders receive substantial hands-on support, including 150 hours of paid coding and development work under experienced mentors, along with assistance in grant writing and crowdfunding, plus a professional videographer to produce a promotional video. A recent development noted in 2024 is the addition of Brass Ring to the REC Innovation Lab's startup team.