The Class of 2005 Fund for Entrepreneurship: Grant for Entrepreneurship
Overview:
The Class of 2005 entreprenuership grant, part of DEN's seed funding portfolio, facilitates the start and development of Dartmouth-founded ventures. The grant offers 1 startup idea a $2500 grant. Successful applicant teams have ambitious entrepreneurial plans, exhibit solid background research of the idea, and demonstrate high commitment to both learning and executing on their ideas.
Evaluators will mostly focus on the following qualities:
1. Strength of the Team
2. Size and growth of the Market
3. Quality of the Product or Service (value proposition)
4. Credibility of the Business model
5. Clear definition of an action plan for the term (objectives vs. timeline)
6. Team commitment to learn and execute
Eligibility: At this time, the grant is open to enrolled full-time Dartmouth undergraduate, graduate, and post-doc students, Dartmouth faculty, and Dartmouth staff who are either the founder or one of the co-founders of the venture.
Preference is give to those primary applicants who have not yet received funding.
If a venture receives funding from a program they are ineligible to apply for an earlier stage program.
For example, if a venture applies for and receives a DEN Founder Grant they are ineligible to apply for The Pitch in the future. If they apply for and win at Dartmouth Entrepreneurs Forum, they are ineligible for The Pitch and DEN Founder Grant programs in the future.
Required items to apply:
1. Online application
2. Pitch deck of 10-20 slides
3. Company logo (can be a mock-up)
4. Founder(s) head shots
5. Two-minute pitch video
6. Possible 15 minute interview.
Deadline:
Spring | 11:59 am (noon) EST May 7, 2018. Late applications or applications in progress will not be accepted. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the application before the deadline!
Important:
All recipients must provide any necessary information or documentation within one month of award notification or any and all monies awarded will be forfeited. If receiving an award, checks must be deposited within 90 days to avoid loss of funds. Checks will not be reissued.
International students should check with OVIS regarding any possible conflicts pertaining to working or operating a business.