Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Emory Innovation Education Mini-Grants

Fueling Early-Stage Innovation with Non-Dilutive Support

The Emory Innovation Education Mini-Grants program offers non-dilutive funding to deserving current Goizueta student founders with early-stage startups working to solve real-world problems. Each mini-grant—ranging from $250 to $500—is designed to support specific, approved business expenses such as product development, customer discovery tools, prototyping, or other operational costs critical to venture advancement. These awards are intended to accelerate startup growth while preserving founder equity.

A Competitive Opportunity for High-Potential Startups

  • Who Should Apply

    Applicants must be affiliated with Emory University and actively engaged in a startup project. Priority will be given to ventures that are actively participating in Goizueta’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation programming.

  • Application Process

    Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and selected through three competitive review processes per semester. Strong proposals will clearly articulate how the requested funding will be used to move the business forward, with a well-defined scope, timeline, and budget forecast. A limited number of grants are available each academic year.

  • Accountability & Reporting

    All grant recipients must submit a brief post-award report detailing how funds were used in alignment with the original proposal. This report will help demonstrate the tangible impact of the grant and ensure funds were applied as intended.

    Mini-Grant Review Cycles

    Cycle Submission Deadline Review Week You'll Hear Back Funds Disbursed
    Fall Oct 1, 11am Oct 1 to 7 Oct 15 Mid December
    Winter Jan 15, 11am Jan 15 to 21 Jan 29 Late March to early April
    Spring Apr 1, 11am Apr 1 to 7 Apr 15 Mid June

     

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    Please note: All awards are non-dilutive and do not require the startup to give up equity or ownership. For additional questions, contact the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
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