Programs & Grants
Explore StartUp Hutch’s programs and grant opportunities designed to help Reno County entrepreneurs start, grow, and strengthen their businesses. From hands-on workshops to funding opportunities, these resources connect business owners with practical support, local insight, and a community ready to help them move forward.
Rural Business Resilience & Expansion Initiative Microgrants
StartUp Hutch’s Rural Business Resilience & Expansion Initiative Microgrants support existing small businesses in rural Reno County communities. Eligible businesses may apply for grants of up to $2,500 to support expansion, activate underutilized spaces, strengthen essential services, or address local industry gaps.
Applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis.
Housing Entrepreneurship Program
StartUp Hutch’s Housing Entrepreneurship Program is a new two-year pilot program designed to help local contractors and skilled trades professionals launch and grow sustainable businesses—strengthening Reno County’s capacity to build and renovate housing.
Made possible through a grant from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, this initiative is now launching. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch.
Registration is closed. Join the waitlist if you are interested in joining.
Avante
StartUp Hutch is introducing Avante, a new six-week bootcamp designed to help entrepreneurs build a solid foundation and move their business forward.
Avante is built for early-stage founders, side-hustlers, and small business owners who are ready to launch and grow their businesses.
This program centralizes everything you need in one place—resources, mentorship, and real-world insights to help you launch smarter and faster. Plus, your cohort will have access to specialized tools, mini-courses, and video interviews from founders who have done it before.
Over six weeks, we'll focus on building a strong foundation for your business, including topics like:
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Validating your idea
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Understanding your customers
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Creating a plan
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Building your business
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Managing your finances
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Marketing your brand
Program Details
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Starts Monday, September 21, 6:00-8:00 pm, ends Monday, November 2
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Class meets each Monday for 6 weeks
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Classes held in person at StartUp Hutch, 1 E 9th Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501
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Additional dates: We will have a kickoff happy hour on Thursday, Sept. 17, and a celebration for completing the program on Thursday, November 5.
Program Cost
Registration is free thanks to a sponsorship from Heartland Credit Union.
The Fall 2026 cohort is full. Join the waitlist, and we will be in touch if spots open up.
StartUp Rural Workshops
StartUp Hutch’s Rural Entrepreneurship Workshops bring practical business support directly to rural communities across Reno County. Designed for small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members, these hands-on workshops explore business basics, local opportunities, helpful resources, and next steps for starting or growing a business.
This program is funded by the Hutchinson Community Foundation.
More coming soon!
Entrepreneurship Connections
Entrepreneurship Connections brings Reno County entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders together to learn, connect, and share ideas. Each event features practical insight from local speakers, opportunities to build relationships, and conversations designed to support business growth at every stage.
Held monthly on the fourth Tuesday at Sandhills Brewing, this program helps entrepreneurs stay connected to resources, inspiration, and the local support network they need to keep moving forward.