Starting Gate

Starting Gate student meeting with a mentor.

Starting Gate
Western 麻豆传媒应用 University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5429 USA
(269) 387-5860

Sponsorship

Sponsors will be recognized at each event being sponsored, and on Starting Gate marketing materials throughout the academic year. Sponsors are also welcome to participate as mentors for students in the accelerator and attend events.

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Sponsorship tiers

$2,000: Mentor meet-ups

Meet-ups provide students the opportunity to connect with possible funders and business professionals in fields critical to entrepreneurial success. Two sponsorships at $2,000 each are available.

$1,000: Pizza chats

Weekly Pizza Chats give students a time to come together to discuss business concepts and receive guidance. Twenty-five chats are scheduled throughout the academic year. Two sponsorships at $1,000 each are available.

$1,000: Community workshops

Workshops feature professionals covering topics such as business plans, marketing, sales, investor pitches and legal fundamentals. Two sponsorships at $1,000 each are available.

$1,000: Demo Day

In March, teams pitch their refined business concepts to WMU students and the local community. Each participating team will be vying for the Starting Gate 鈥淭op Bronco Award.鈥 Ten $1,000 sponsorships are available.