Entrepreneurship and professionalism thrive in community. We support founders and builders at every stage whether you’re taking your first step toward a new idea or seeking guidance to scale our faculty and resources provide the mentorship and connections you need to grow with confidence and clarity.
You bring the idea. We help you shape the path forward.
Local business success means community success. We partner with organizations and leaders to support entrepreneurship and create meaningful engagement opportunities for students and professionals.
Our home for entrepreneurship. Located in downtown Troy, the IDEA Bank offers coworking space, private offices, professional meeting rooms, and mailing support. It is a space where founders, students, and supporters work together to move ideas forward.
Coworking and private office spaces
Professional meeting rooms and business mailing support
Networking events, workshops, and innovation-centered programming
A supportive community of founders, students, and mentors
Entrepreneurs • Creators • Innovators • Professionals • Students • Makers & Builders
The Small Business Development Center provides no-cost business advising to support planning, financial forecasting, market research, and all-stages guidance.
Business planning
Financial forecasting
Market research and analysis
Startup guidance
Small Business Owners • Start Ups • Founders • Freelancers • Dreamers
Cognera Health, founded by TROY alumni Vamsi Jupudi and Jaydeep Patel, won $100,000 in the Alabama Launchpad Life Sciences competition after an earlier win at TROY’s IDEA Bank.
With guidance from Troy University’s Small Business Development Center, retired Army staff sergeant David Butcher turned his passion for motorcycles into Butcher Motorcycle Repairs, LLC.
Studio 207 won the 2024 IDEA Bank Marketing Competition, earning a $2,000 advertising package after TROY student business owners spent the week refining their marketing strategies.
Mia Scott turned her passion for goat-based products into Mt. Moriah Farms, a Dothan family business specializing in high-quality farm goods. With one-on-one advising from the SBDC at Troy University, she redefined her brand, built a stronger digital presence, and increased sales across the Wiregrass.
The Small Business Development Center is at the heart of our commitment to community engagement. Serving local entrepreneurs and small business owners, the SBDC offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support business growth and development.
Whether you are starting a new venture or looking to expand an existing one, our experienced advisors are here to help with:
Through the IDEA Bank Community Membership program, students and community members gain access to a professional co-working space designed for collaboration, creativity, and growth. Members enjoy:
Join us and make the IDEA Bank your headquarters for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial success.
