The Michigan State University Foundation is seeking applications for its Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids 2022.
Donor Name: Michigan State University Foundation
State: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Type of Grant: Accelerator
Deadline: 07/29/2022
Details:
While the Conquer Grand Rapids program remains industry agnostic, strong preference will be shown for applied manufacturing and medical health technology companies.
Conquer Accelerator – Grand Rapids is a collaborative effort with the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, SmartZone LDFA, Spartan Innovations, Red Cedar Ventures, and Michigan State University.
Goals
- Build profitable, self-sustaining companies
- Create jobs, promote economic development and commercialize innovation
- Identify real and tangible customer problems or needs
- Create a solution that your customers love
- Develop a practical monetization strategy
- Achieve product market-fit
- Gain the ability to answer the following questions with clarity:
- Who is your customer?
- What can you do for your customer?
- How does your customer acquire your product?
- How do you make money?
- How do you build and develop your product?
- How do you scale your business?
- Mentor an intern selected by the Conquer Accelerator Diversity in Entrepreneurship (CADE) Program
- Introduce founders to advisory services and funding sources through Red Cedar Ventures and related entities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Conquer GR is open to startups that:
- Are Michigan based small businesses
- Located in the city of Grand Rapids.
For more information, visit Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids.
