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 “Top Bronco Award.” Ten $1,000 sponsorships are available.