The Regional Entrepreneurship Center (REC) Innovation Lab at San Diego Miramar College is a startup incubator dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs to launch scalable, high-growth startups.

Unlike many incubators that cater to later-stage companies or charge high fees, the REC focuses on early-stage entrepreneurs—especially women, people of color, veterans, and first-generation college students—who often lack access to critical startup resources.

We provide hands-on training, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge technologies like AI and VR. Founders receive free legal, technical, and marketing support, along with branding assistance, crowdfunding guidance, and professional video production. 

The REC is unique in integrating students from colleges across San Diego, offering them real-world startup experience while supporting founders in launching their businesses. Entrepreneurs who complete the program earn certificates, degrees, and transferable credits, along with access to exclusive scholarships and grants.

With a mission to make entrepreneurship accessible, the REC helps passionate founders turn ideas into successful startups—at no cost beyond standard community college fees.