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The Evolve Small Initiative
The Lenovo Evolve Small initiative is dedicated to championing minority, disabled and woman-owned small businesses. This year is no different, except we're giving it an AI twist. For the past two years, Lenovo has powered AI-enabled technology, giving users the confidence to use AI for good. In 2025, Lenovo Evolve Small and our partners at Intel and Microsoft are dedicated to leveraging our expertise to give small business the tools they need to navigate this new technology.
The Journey So Far...
From artists to bakers to shoemakers, Lenovo Evolve Small has supported small businesses across North America since 2021. Alongside our partners we’ve supercharged more than 5,000 businesses, providing them with over $3.6M in technology and financial aid, mentorship and community support.
In 2022, we even recruited Hollywood Royalty, Queen Latifah. This superstar was the face of our campaign and thousands of small businesses got to use her too, thanks to some innovative AI technology. This is just another example of how we try to make big things happen for small businesses.
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AI Journey with 321 Coffee
Over the next few months, Lenovo, Microsoft and Intel will be working closely with 321 Coffee to implement AI solutions to solve a variety of business challenges and increase efficiency across their shops. With the introduction of Microsoft Copilot and use of Lenovo AI PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra, 321 Coffee will be leveraging a variety of AI functions to assist with email communications, product inventory, invoicing, supplier orders and scheduling with the ultimate goal of giving 321’s team more time back in their day to do the things they love.
This is only the start of 321 Coffee’s AI Journey. Check back here to see 321 Coffee’s progression on their AI implementation and sign up to learn more AI solutions you can introduce for your small business through our virtual AI workshops and AI Resource Guide, coming soon.
Meet Previous Grant Recipients
Ken & Tamara Williams
Royal Cheesecake & Varieties
“Being part of the Lenovo Evolve Small program has been a blessing to our business. The program has allowed us to connect with other founders and learn different ways to grow our business. It has become a great community, and the grant also allowed us to elevate the technology on our food truck.”
Sonisha Paul
NutmegSpiced
“Goodie Nation has been a dream come true for NutmegSpiced, and the team has been instrumental in our growth. As an entrepreneur in the early stages of my business, I often felt isolated, facing the many challenges of building something from the ground up. However, the mentors and fellow founders at Goodie Nation have given me not only the confidence but also the tools to expand and grow NutmegSpiced.”
Lidia Costanzo
Patera Group
“Being part of the Lenovo Goodie Nation family has been an incredible experience. Running and growing a small business is no easy feat, but the sense of community and support we are receiving is unparalleled. The collaboration, advice and excellent conversations are invaluable and the resources I’ve gained have made a significant impact on my business and my team.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Not for profit partner Goodie Nation is the trusted, multicultural community for post-accelerator diverse founders and social entrepreneurs. Goodie Nation leads our Evolve Small Mentorship Program, which is a yearlong program where our grant recipients receive personalized mentorship to assist with personal, professional, and business development.
Goodie Nation pairs each grant recipient with a Performance Partner who serves as a dedicated business coach. Through a series of weekly huddles and monthly 1:1’s, the Goodie Nation team coaches small business founders in key functions such as sales, marketing, hiring, technology and encourages knowledge sharing across the cohort. This community provides the space for each founder to dive into the details on progress and challenges to pave the way for the company’s success and growth.
How To Get Involved
Chat with an expert
Whether you’re looking for tech advice and experts, meaningful partnership, or networking and resources from like-minded business owners, our Lenovo experts can help.
AI solutions
Rather than building technology for people to adapt to, Lenovo is providing purposeful AI solutions that deliver what people and businesses need to be successful and thrive.
Join the email list
Join our Evolve Small email list to stay up to date on upcoming opportunities and resources.
AI PCs built for small business
Intel continues to lead the way with AI embedded in a new generation of Lenovo PCs, bringing computing into a new era of supercharged speed, efficiency, privacy, and security. Small businesses get the performance they need to manage tasks more efficiently, productively and securely, saving time that can be invested back into new ideas to move your business forward, or simply spent doing the things you love most. With a new architecture that supports AI workloads and new tools to empower IT like never before, Intel® Core™ Ultra and Intel vPro® processors bring AI PCs to small business.
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Have any questions about Lenovo Evolve Small? Send us an e-mail at evolvesmall@lenovo.com
