Do you have a strong business idea, but need some help moving it forward? Apply for Enterpreneurship@DU’s Microgrant Program!
Open to all full-time students at the University of Denver
E@DU’s Microgrant Program gives students the tools and resources they need to take their ideas from concept to reality.
One-time microgrants of up to $1,000 are available to DU students from any full-time program to support new and early-stage business ideas. Funds are available upon receiving the grant. The E@DU team will take care of purchasing and expense tracking.
All students will also have access to mentors, co-working spaces and entrepreneurship workshops to further support their business endeavors.
Interested applicants should email du.entrepreneur@du.edu as the application process is being updated.
Read more about the new process & phases below:
Acceptance Requirements
- If your application is accepted, you’ll meet in person with the selection committee to discuss the idea and detail how you plan to use the microgrant.
- All funds must be used within 90 days of receiving the microgrant.
- Recipients will be required to check in with their assigned mentor twice during the 90-day period.
- After the grant period, recipients will present their progress and learnings to the e@DU team, discussing the next steps for their idea.
Acceptable Microgrant Uses
- Purchasing of materials for a minimum viable product
- Prototyping, experiments and concept testing
- Market research tools and software
- Marketing material such as business cards, flyers, domain name, etc.
- Software to prove out your idea
- Licensing and legal fees
- Development and UX/UI design costs (based on the business requirement)
Unacceptable Microgrant Uses
- Website designer, influencer marketing, services that don’t require a subject matter expert
- Rent for co-working or office space
- Equipment or software that isn’t core to the development of the idea
- Travel expenses
- Team member salaries
- Food expenses
If you have questions, contact the E@DU team at DU.Entrepreneur@du.edu.