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Founder Launchpad
A 12-week program for early founders who need clarity, resources, and a strong network.
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Build community. Create opportunity.
Building stronger communities together.
We connect people, ideas, and resources to build thriving startups, strong neighborhoods, and a more inclusive future for everyone.
Program
Founder Launchpad
A practical 12-week program for early-stage founders building durable ventures.
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Member Network
Join a network of doers, builders, mentors, and local supporters.
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Community Meetup
Building connections with founders, mentors, and partners.
Jun
18
5
Partner organizations
12
Launchpad weeks
4
Regional pathways
100%
Opportunity-driven
Programs
Support for every stage.
From first idea to civic impact, First City Foundry creates practical pathways for founders, partners, and community builders.
Membership
Community Member
Access events, member directories, resource libraries, and local support.
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Invest in Opportunity
Help build a stronger city through founder support, volunteer hours, and partnerships.
Partner with usHow it works
A civic startup system built for action.
The Foundry model combines events, mentorship, education, funding access, and partner coordination into a clear support path.
Community
Open, inclusive, and accessible.
Mentorship
Practical guidance from operators.
Growth
Pathways from idea to scale.
Resources
Tools, education, and templates.
Events
Meetups, workshops, and pitch sessions.
Funding
Investor readiness and partner access.
Part of the Buildly ecosystem
Local opportunity connected to a larger builder network.
First City Foundry sits alongside Buildly and The Forge: a practical city-level layer for founders, partners, and communities.
Buildly
The platform for building products that scale.
The Forge
Where ideas are forged into real products.
First City Foundry
Strengthening our city through opportunity.
Got an idea?
We will help you take the next step.
Apply to a program, join the community, or become a partner in a stronger local startup ecosystem.