Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation

10/06/2026

The 2026 FNSB Housing Summit scheduled for 6pm next Wednesday, October 14, at the Carlson Center Pioneer Room. So if you are a home builder, larger-scale residential developer, realtor, banker or investor do come out - this update on current market conditions, projection of future demand and briefing on supporting resources is for you! Hosted by the Fairbanks North Star Borough, City of Fairbanks and City of North Pole, this educational event is free to attend and no registration required. So just show up, get informed, make connections and, next Spring, get to building!

09/30/2026

09/21/2026

Applications close tomorrow!! Apply before it is too late.

Don’t miss your opportunity to get ready to bring that great business idea to fruition. The Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation and its partners are gearing up to host the Fall 2026 Cohort of the Alaska Interior Business Accelerator - the 10th Cohort of this highly-rated program. The 8-week "starting a small business 101" course will be held Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm starting September 29th, with expanded participation options (UAF CTC, NP Welcome Center, ZOOM). Apply Today: www.interioraccelerator.com

Applications for the Fall 2026 Accelerator Program are open and will close on September 15th! Please contact the organizing team at 907-452-2185 with any questions. Applicants will be reviewed and …

09/18/2026

There’s still time to apply for the Fall 2026 Cohort of the Alaska Interior Business Accelerator. Get the basics you need to launch that business then get in the game!

09/17/2026

Applications for the Fall 2026 Alaska Interior Business Accelerator are open through Sept. 22.

This eight-week program helps aspiring entrepreneurs and newer business owners strengthen their ideas, build practical business skills and connect with resources right here in Interior Alaska.

If you’ve been sitting on a business idea, working to grow something new or know someone who should take the next step, now is the time.

Applications close Monday, Sept. 22.

Learn more and apply at interioraccelerator.com.

09/15/2026

Deadline to apply extended to September 22nd!!! Sign up and receive an affordable, accessible crash course in foundational business skills- plus a valuable network!

The Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation and its partners are gearing up to host the Fall 2026 Cohort of the Alaska Interior Business Accelerator - the 10th Cohort of this highly-rated program. The 8-week "starting a small business 101" course will be held Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm starting September 29th, with expanded participation options (UAF CTC, NP Welcome Center, ZOOM). Apply Today: www.interioraccelerator.com

Applications for the Fall 2026 Accelerator Program are open and will close on September 15th! Please contact the organizing team at 907-452-2185 with any questions. Applicants will be reviewed and …

09/11/2026

Calling all innovators with a team!!

Apply to the UAF-led Fall Cohort within the
Northwest Region NSF I-Corps Hub program. This program connects innovators from Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and California.

https://bit.ly/I-Corps-Hub-Northwest-Form.

What is the Regional I-Corps Program? It is a free, 4-week virtual training program. Workshop training times for this cohort are: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9 (5 - 7 pm Alaska). All sessions are on Zoom and all team members need to commit to attend the sessions. Each week you will provide updates on your customer discovery and work together in your team on your hypothesis, value propositions, and ecosystem mapping.

What are the Benefits? Learn how to navigate commercial markets. Conduct 20 customer discovery interviews to identify your most valuable segments and value propositions.

Who is Eligible? Teams of 2-4 people, that are ready to commit 30-40 hours during the course to rapidly accelerate their product-market fit.