Winning founders will receive $50,000 in non-dilutive capital and access to a best-in-class business development program which includes access to networks, mentors, subject matter experts, and customized educational support. Founders will be connected to University of Missouri-St. Louis resources including paid student interns, active alumni, and engaged faculty to provide research support, assistance with grant applications, and other guidance. Other benefits include various in-kind technology support and direct resources, free dedicated workspace during the program, and more. To close the program, participating founders will showcase their businesses to community members, UMSL students and faculty, and potential third-party investors. Once the program ends, each entrepreneur will receive additional months of shared incubator space.
The most competitive applicants will be:
Winning founders will receive the following perks and benefits:
Winning founders will be responsible for the following:
Whether or not you applied to the accelerator and/or were invited to participate in the accelerator pitch competition, we wanted to share with you a PowerPoint template you are welcome to modify and use during your next "live" pitch presentation about your startup. With just eight slides, the template provides a framework for efficiently discussing some of the most critical questions that potential accelerators (or potential investors or other stakeholders) may have about your company:
UMSL is the only public university in the region to carry dual AACSB accreditations for its business and accounting programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
