Student Pitch Competition Travel Fund

Are you a student with a business idea or a want to participate in a pitch competition outside of Grand Rapids? The Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) provides limited funding for students in the entrepreneurship program or those interested in moving their business idea further along.

This grant is specifically designed to help students who need funding to travel to participate in pitch competitions across the country. The funding for this grant ranges from $100-$1000.

Got accepted into a pitch competition but not sure what to do next? Meet with our Entrepreneur In Residence for guidance!

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Tell us about yourself.

First Name *

Last Name *

G-number *

Email *

Select your major *

Expected graduation date *

Select your class standing *

Have you taken an entrepreneurship class? *

Are you a member of the GVSU CEO Club (Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization)? *

Are you a current member of 77 IdeaLab? *

Have you worked with a startup before? *

Company Details

Business Name *

Provide a brief description of the business idea *

Do you co-own your business? *

Are you going to the competition as a team? *

Competition Details

Tell us more about your travel to the pitch competition.

Competition Name *

Insert a link to the competition website *

Have you been endorsed by the Director of CEI/the Entrepreneur in Residence to enter in this competition? *

Are you (one of) the primary presenter(s) for your business in this competition? *

Which state does the competition take place? *

Which city does the competition take place? *

Date of Travel *

Date of Competition *

Have you been accepted to compete? *
Please specify a value for Have you been accepted to compete?

Funding Needs

Help us understand your funding needs by completing your budget request by category. If you do not need funding for a category, put "0."

What is your budget for AIRFARE? *

What is your budget for HOTEL/ACCOMMODATION? *

What is your budget for TRANSPORTATION (Uber/Taxi)? *

What is your budget for PARKING? *

What is your estimated MILEAGE if you are driving? *

Human Verification *

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