Start, Grow, and Succeed
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Small Business and Technology Development Center at UAFS provides no-cost, one-on-one support for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. Whether you're launching your first business or scaling an existing one, our team can help you navigate planning, financing, operations, and next steps with confidence.
What We Offer
Free, Confidential Support for Every Stage of Business
Our Center provides practical, personalized services to help you plan, launch, grow, or innovate your business, including:
Startup Support
Business planning, feasibility, licensing basics
Market Research
Demographics, competition, industry data
Financing Guidance
Loan preparation, financial projections, capital readiness
Growth Strategies
Marketing, staffing, operations, customer development
Technology Commercialization
Support for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal funding proposals
These services are available at no cost for prospective and established Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP small businesses.
Events and Workshops
Learn New Skills to Grow Your Business
From startup basics to funding strategies and digital marketing, our workshops and webinars help entrepreneurs build practical, real-world skills.
Two Locations to Serve You
With offices in Fort Smith and Van Buren, we make it easy for River Valley business owners to access expert support close to home.
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Meetings by appointment only
The Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP - Fort Smith is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a partnership with the University of Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP at Little Rock and the UAFS Center for Economic Development. All ASBTDC programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
This program is supported by federal funding. Full disclosures available at