Starting Gate

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Starting Gate is a Western Michigan University (WMU) business accelerator program designed to assist WMU student achieve a meaningful milestone with their business within one semester. Participants in the accelerator are provided a working space that is open 24/7, access to important WMU resources, and an opportunity to work with mentors and present to investors.

Photos from Starting Gate's post 11/03/2021

Starting Gate’s own Siera Gunnett presented her business, She Makings, today at 1 Million Cups Kalamazoo. Way to go, Siera! Never stop putting yourself out there!

10/04/2021

Applications are due today by end of day!

WMU student entrepreneurs - don't miss out! Applications for the chance to participate in Starting Gate, the student business accelerator, are due by October 4.

The program helps WMU students of any major, achieve success in their business endeavors through weekly meetings, trainings, workshops, and more.

Find out more and apply: https://wmich.edu/startinggate/apply

04/03/2021

WMU students compete for the best business pitch! Join us on April 9. Register below!

The K.C. O'Shaughnessy Competition and Showcase is an opportunity for WMU students to pitch their innovative business ideas for a chance to win prizes and receive feedback. The 2021 competition will be held virtually and the public is invited to attend the finals on Friday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Register now: https://wmich.edu/business/pitch-rsvp

03/15/2021

Starting Gate, the student business accelerator, is proud to present Demo Day. Join us for this virtual event TODAY, Monday, March 15, from 4-6 p.m. as the 2021 Starting Gate cohort introduces their products or services to investors for potential funding.
Register now: https://wmich.edu/business/demo-rsvp

09/23/2020

The deadline to apply for Starting Gate, WMU's student business accelerator is quickly approaching! Starting Gate is open to all WMU students and will help you set and achieve goals, build relationships, connect with mentors and access startup funding opportunities to put your business idea on the fast-track to launch.
Find out more and apply by September 27: https://wmich.edu/startinggate

Haworth College of Business: Ready for you! 07/08/2020

My co-workers are are so fun!

Haworth College of Business: Ready for you! The Haworth College of Business is ready to see you in the fall!

Photos 07/01/2020

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326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue #321 (Park Trades Center)
Kalamazoo, MI
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