Do you have a business idea or have already started a business?

No matter how big or successful your business or business idea is, you can help contribute to a more equitable future. The Equity in Entrepreneurship fellowship will not only teach you the skills to create an equitable business, but it will provide you with a well-rounded set of skills to make your business vision a reality.

Overview:

The Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship supports University at Buffalo students who seek to be the next generation of business leaders and progress equity in the world around them. 

The program fulfills this mission by providing Equity in Entrepreneurship (EIE) fellows with professional development opportunities, resources to help facilitate their entrepreneurial growth and projects to advance equity in their business. 

The Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship is a 10-week program open to all University at Buffalo students with a passion for entrepreneurship and equity that prepares students to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality while building skills to promote equity in their communities through their ventures. 

Program Details:

• Workshops with distinguished professionals and entrepreneurs from underrepresented ethnic minorities.
• Visits of several businesses, all on different scales, to give fellows exposure to various business environments and learn about how such businesses contribute to equity.
• Networking events for fellows to build their social capital with professionals and community leaders.
• Fellows will be able to get their businesses and themselves highlighted on Blackstone LaunchPad's social media and event.
• Pitch for Tomorrow competition where fellows will pitch their vision for their business for prize money.

Program Benefits:

• Food/snacks will be provided for events
• Looks great on your resume
• Get to build your business connections and connect with potential investors in your business
• Learn the skills necessary to build your own business
• Get more engagement with your business, if you have one already
• Potential to win prize money in Pitch for Tomorrow competition
• Explore the city of Buffalo and learn more about the community

Program Expectations:

• Able to commit 3 hours a week to taking part in fellowship events and business project
• Attend fellowship sessions, unless you have a need to attend conflict
• Be mindful of others’ experiences. As a student, your behavior in this learning environment affects others. We encourage you to arrive on time, pay attention to the speakers and focus on program materials during sessions.
• Have fun and make the most of the experience!

Deadline to Apply: February 26 at 11:59 PM

Program Starts: March 8, 2023

Questions? Email launchpadub@buffalo.edu or stop by SU 220