The Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program
The Entrepreneurial Greenhouse Program Master Class helps 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.
* Presentations for the 2009-2010 Greenhouse Admissions will take place on December 11th. Applications, business plans and executive summary (separate from business plan) are due December 4th.
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Video: Greenhouse Information Session 11-10-09
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