Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) at 504 Fair Street SW in Atlanta works to equip overlooked and underestimated entrepreneurs, with a focus on Black entrepreneurs, through its Stakeholder program. Stakeholders get the Big IDEAS learning platform, one-on-one time with experienced advisors and mentors, connections to banks, angel investors, venture capital firms and CDFIs once they are loan- or investment-ready, and access to mailbox, office, meeting, storage and podcast space. RICE works with businesses in all industries and stages, from first website to scaling companies. To join, attend an in-person info session, complete the Stakeholder application sent afterward, and pass a background check ($75 processing fee); decisions come by email within 30 days.