Improving Lives through Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Our mission
We exist to empower innovators & entrepreneurs.
Two organizations, one mission. Since 2008, Startup Junkie Consulting and the Startup Junkie Foundation, a 501(c)(3), have given thousands of entrepreneurs no-cost consulting, programs, events and access to capital, in Northwest Arkansas and far beyond.
No cost consulting
One-on-one help at any stage, from first idea to exit.
Accessible coworking
Open desks at CenterSpace on the Fayetteville Square. No reservation needed.
Reserve meeting space
A no-cost conference room for up to 25 people.
Our work is made possible by our funding partners.
Our work is made possible by our funding partners.
Rooted in Northwest Arkansas. Reaching around the globe.
No-cost services and a deep network for local founders, plus programs and partners from Canada to South America and across Asia.
Programs that make a difference, locally & globally
Startup Junkie is helping to bolster community and move the needle for entrepreneurs in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
No-cost events, workshops and meet-ups for everyone
Check out our portfolio of events designed to educate, motivate and collaborate! Get plugged into the NWA ecosystem and connect with founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Be prepared to be inspired!
Stories from real innovators & entrepreneurs
Catch the latest episode
The Startup Junkies Podcast
Hundreds of inspiring conversations with founders, operators and investors from Northwest Arkansas and around the world.
Latest from Startup Junkie
Startup Junkie unveils OzarkSpark with USDA Rural Development support to expand services across the Arkansas Ozarks
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., November 12, 2026: Startup Junkie Foundation today unveiled OzarkSpark, a program that brings its free business help to entrepreneurs and small businesses across the Arkansas Ozarks, supported by a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development.
5 Small Business Orgs Shaping NWA
Starting a business in Northwest Arkansas? Meet five organizations helping founders start and grow: Station NWA, Endeavor, the U of A Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Science Venture Studio and Startup Junkie.
Startup Funding in Northwest Arkansas | Kiva NWA x Village Capital Office Hours
Two sources of capital for Northwest Arkansas businesses, one table. Village Capital and Kiva NWA are holding free drop-in office hours at Startup Junkie on Nov 4, Nov 11, Dec 2 and Dec 9, 11 AM–1 PM.
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