At the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, we guide students through every step of their entrepreneurial journey with our structured Venture Creation process.
Starting with the Discovery Program, teams explore and validate their ideas through hands-on experiences and mentorship, laying a strong foundation for success.
Research and validity resources
Write a detailed business plan
Get expert review and feedback on your business plan
Six month subscription to LivePlan for business planning
Access to Burgess discovery interns
Guidance and support from our entrepreneurial experts
Once the Discovery program is completed, entrepreneurs ready to take their startups to market can apply to pitch to gain entrance into the Burgess Institute's highly competitive Launch program.
If accepted into Launch, founders will receive greater access to tailored services, concentrated mentorship, as well as funding opportunities!
Prepare a slide deck and present your business plan
Bring your idea to life by launching it into market
A customized curriculum designed to sharpen your skills and set you up for success
Access to intern services like website/app development and marketing.
Funding from Burgess to cover business development costs
An Entrepreneur-in-Residence mentor experienced in your business area