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Momentum

Welcome to Momentum Pre-Accelerator

Momentum is a competitive pre-accelerator program designed with advanced Spartan startups in mind. The six-week summer program provides a $5,000 infusion of capital, industry-specific mentorship, and a tailored growth curriculum.

Apply today for your chance to be part of Momentum Summer Cohort 2024. Applications for Summer Cohort 2024 close on March 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

What You Need To Know

  • Momentum invites five MSU-based student startup teams each summer to form a cohort. 
  • The objective: prepare cohort teams for more intensive accelerator programs, like Y Combinator, TechStars, and Conquer Accelerator. 

Every team in the summer cohort receives the following:

  • $5,000 in grant funding
  • Tailored curriculum to prepare teams to take their next significant steps
  • Hands-on mentorship with industry-related experts and fellow entrepreneurs.

Do I Qualify?

Momentum is for current MSU student venturers with well-developed business ideas. Applicants should be part of the Burgess Institute Discovery or Launch programs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Momentum Pre-accelerator Application

Applications for Summer Cohort 2024 are open NOW! Don't miss your chance for a six-week experience. Applications close March 8, 11:59 PM. Don't miss your chance to connect with mentors, receive resources, and propel your startup forward!

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