Description
The Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at Gateway Community College supports aspiring and early‑stage entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, and incubation services. The center helps founders validate ideas, build business fundamentals, and connect with regional startup resources.
Eligibility
• Idea‑stage or early‑MVP startups
• Student, alumni, or community founders
• Small business or innovation‑driven concepts
• Willingness to participate in educational programming
Process
Sourcing: Open enrollment, student and community applications
Evaluation: Feasibility, innovation potential, founder commitment
Engagement Model: Incubation, coursework, mentorship, workshops
Capital Structure: Equity‑free; grants, stipends, and partner funding access
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ Equity‑free incubation and entrepreneurship education
✔ $0–$75K in non‑dilutive funding access
✔ Business planning and startup mentorship
✔ Pitch development and resource connections
✔ Access to regional and academic innovation networks
