DISCOVERY PROGRAM
Starting with the Discovery Program, teams explore and develop their business plans with access to financial, legal, and other valuable resources through the MSU Library, laying a strong foundation for success.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
RESEARCH
Conduct research on your idea.
BUSINESS PLAN
Develop a detailed business plan.
CONSULTATION
Receive one-on-one guidance.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
LIVEPLAN
Access to a 6 month subscription to LivePlan for business planning.
INTERN CONSULTANTS
Connect with intern consultants for legal, financial, and pitch deck needs.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERTS
One-on-one guidance and support from our faculty and staff at the Burgess Institute.
APPLY TO DISCOVERY
LAUNCH PROGRAM
This highly competitive program is for advanced student entrepreneurs looking to scale their venture.
If accepted into the Launch Program, Spartans will have access to intern services, opportunities to request funding for business expenses, and one-on-one mentorship with industry professionals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
BRING YOUR IDEA TO MARKET
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
SCALE YOUR BUSINESS
WHAT YOU'LL GET
INTERN SERVICES
Gain greater access to website/app design, graphic design, marketing and more.
FUNDING
Request funding from the Burgess Institute to cover business expenses.
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
Match with an industry professional from our Entrepreneur-in-Residence program.