Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab (MVE-Lab) 2025 Accelerator Program: $15,000 Funding for Veteran Business Startups Donor: Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI),...
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Sign in to save this grantDonor: Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), Warrior Rising
About: The Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab (MVE-Lab) represents a groundbreaking initiative designed specifically for military-connected entrepreneurs seeking to establish and grow successful businesses in Michigan. This innovative accelerator program, launched by the prestigious Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Grand Valley State University, transforms military experience into entrepreneurial excellence through an intensive 8-week cohort-based training program.
The program's unique approach combines practical business education with military-style camaraderie, creating an environment where veteran entrepreneurs can thrive. Weekly sessions, spanning 2-3 hours each, focus on crucial aspects of business development, including market analysis, financial planning, and growth strategies. What sets MVE-Lab apart is its comprehensive support system, featuring one-on-one mentorship from successful veteran entrepreneurs, access to specialized legal and accounting expertise, and connections to vital funding networks.
With the recent partnership between GVSU and Warrior Rising, a national non-profit dedicated to veteran entrepreneurship, the program has expanded its reach and resources. This collaboration has led to the creation of Warrior University, extending the successful MVE-Lab model to veterans nationwide through virtual learning platforms.
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Focus: Veteran entrepreneurship, business development, startup funding, mentorship, entrepreneurial education, military transition support
Region: Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Eligibility:
-Military veterans with honorable discharge status
-Active duty service members
-National Guard members
-Reserve force members
-Military spouses
-Military family members
-Michigan residents or those willing to establish business in Michigan
-Entrepreneurs at any stage of business development
--Pre-revenue startups
--Early-stage businesses
--Existing businesses seeking growth
-Commitment to attend all program sessions
-Dedication to business development and growth
Benefits:
-Opportunity to compete for $15,000 in startup funding
-8 weeks of intensive entrepreneurship training
-One-on-one mentorship from successful veteran entrepreneurs
-Access to legal and accounting expertise
-Networking opportunities with business leaders
-Technical assistance and resource connections
-Potential access to additional funding through partnerships
-Business showcase opportunity
-Pitch competition participation
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab (MVE-Lab) $15,000 Funding Program
Terms:
-MVE-Lab: Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab, an accelerator program specifically designed for military-connected entrepreneurs
-CEI: Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, the program's host organization at GVSU
-Vetrepreneur: A veteran who becomes an entrepreneur
-Cohort: A group of participants who progress through the program together
-Accelerator: An intensive program designed to speed up the growth and success of startup companies
-Pitch Competition: An event where entrepreneurs present their business ideas to judges for potential funding
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