Side Hustles

Joseph Business School awarded more than $16,500 to entrepreneurs at its 2026 Business & Leadership Conference in Chicago.

Card My Yard earns 2026 low-cost franchise honors from Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur, with startup investment around $10,000.

Women Future Makers Award names Vanessa Barzasi of BIOBRIGHT and Bonney Magambo of HEMOFAB as winners, with funding and fellowship support.

COMPUCHILD North Fulton will offer STEM, AI, coding, robotics, and entrepreneurship after-school programs in Alpharetta and Roswell.

Carbliss founders Adam and Amanda Kroener will speak at Road America’s free April 24 Innovation Speaker Series event.

Screen Skinz lands a $300,000 Shark Tank deal and powers Belkin Custom Glass screen protectors with on-demand personalization technology.

PostNet awards 32 franchises in 2025, with 14 new locations, 18 ownership transfers, and expansion by new and existing owners.

AgriPass raises $7.5M to expand its RHIC AI robotic weed-control platform for vegetable growers in the U.S. and Europe.

B55 opens a nonprofit hub for Brazilian SMEs, with education, community, mentorship, and acceleration programs for entrepreneurs.

JIM.com Android app brings AI business tools, NFC payments, payment links, and instant payouts to U.S. micro sellers.

BML Munjal University startup funding reached Rs. 1.6 crore for 10 startups at Propel Pitchfest26 and EIS 4.0.

Lollipop Racing Episode Zero is now streaming after gaining more than 16 million views across social media.

the*spark | Pullur Centre opens in Bengaluru with 140 co-working seats and event space for up to 150 people.

Gregorys Coffee franchise program launches for qualified operators, with support from Craveworthy Brands and a February 17 open house.

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation expands UAE research, startup and education links with a USD 3 million Dubai grant.

Best Option Restoration joins Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 list, highlighting its restoration franchise model and owner support.