Description
GCU’s Canyon Ventures supports early‑stage startups through university‑backed acceleration, mentorship, and ecosystem access. The program helps founders validate business models, build MVPs, and prepare for market entry and early funding.
Eligibility
• Early‑stage startups and student‑ or alumni‑affiliated founders
• Business plan or MVP stage
• Scalable business concepts
• Founders seeking structured acceleration and validation
Process
Sourcing: Open applications, university ecosystem, referrals
Evaluation: Team strength, feasibility, market opportunity
Engagement Model: Accelerator programming with mentorship and resources
Capital Structure: Primarily equity‑free; optional seed or partner funding
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ University‑backed accelerator support
✔ $0–$250K in potential non‑dilutive or seed funding
✔ Mentorship and academic‑industry connections
✔ MVP and business‑model development support
✔ Access to investors and regional partners
