A Civic launch space in indY
Turn your idea into an address.
Ground Floor is a launch space for retailers, food concepts, makers, and neighborhood businesses ready to open their doors.
6 Neighborhood Corridors
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$0 Application Fee
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1 First Real Step
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6 Neighborhood Corridors • $0 Application Fee • 1 First Real Step •
Ground Floor is a civic launch space designed to help new businesses take their first real step.
We provide accessible retail and commercial opportunities for entrepreneurs ready to move from idea to storefront — with spaces designed for food, retail, service, art, and neighborhood-focused concepts.
This is where businesses start.
Who Should Apply
Built for the businesses just getting their footing.
Retail Concepts
Storefronts ready to put product in front of real customers.
Food & Beverage Startups
Concepts ready to serve a neighborhood, not just a pop-up.
Artists & Makers
Studios and shops ready to sell directly to the public.
Service Businesses
Operators ready for a fixed location people can find.
Emerging Local Brands
Brands with momentum looking for their first physical home.
First-Time Entrepreneurs
No prior storefront required. Just a plan worth testing.
Why Ground Floor
What you’ll get
Affordable launch space
Real customer feedback
Visibility in Indianapolis neighborhoods
Flexible opportunities to grow
A community of local entrepreneurs
Supportive city and partner ecosystem
How It Works
From idea to open door.
Apply
Tell us about your business, idea, and goals.
Review
Our team reviews applications for fit, readiness, and neighborhood alignment.
Launch
Selected businesses receive support preparing their space and opening to the public.
You don’t need a perfect business plan to take the first step.
We’re looking for promising ideas, passionate operators, and businesses that want to grow in Indianapolis.
Every business starts somewhere.