The Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program
The Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program Master Class helps Columbia Business School students to prepare their businesses for investment by providing support and guidance throughout the semester, funding for pre-launch expenses, access to experts in key fields, and opportunities to present business concepts to professional investors. In its inaugural year, more than half of the ventures incubated in the Greenhouse were launched by graduation.
A highly selective screening process determines entrance into this class. To apply, current students submit a complete business plan and make a formal presentation to the Greenhouse Selection Committee in December.
During their participation in the class, students consult with seed funders to refine their presentations. Sponsors — which include venture capital firms, Internet incubators, law firms, technology providers, and accounting and consulting firms — provide financial support, pro bono services, and advice.
The Greenhouse class provides seed funders with the opportunity to invest in student projects and also helps many students prepare for application to the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurial Initiative Fund.
2011 Deadlines
- Business plans and Powerpoint presentations are due by 11:59pm Friday, December 2. Submit now.
- Your 7-minute presentation for the 2011-2012 Greenhouse Admissions will take place on Friday, December 9.
Want to learn more? Attend the Greenhouse Info Session scheduled for November 3, 2011. (download 2011 info session deck) You can also watch the 2010 Greenhouse Information Session where Professor Clifford Schorer explains the admissions process:
Related Links:
Nov 2, 2010 Greenhouse Info Session Deck
2010 Submission site
Greenhouse Admissions Process and What to Expect Dec 3rd (2010)
