Spark Fund

Amount:

$500

Type of Program:

Grant, In-Kind Support

Description:

The Spark Fund is a fund for first-time student entrepreneurs at Memorial University.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $500 to test the potential of the applicant's idea.

When It Ends:

7-May-23

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

be enrolled at Memorial University (in the case of student teams at least 50% must be enrolled at Memorial University);
be working on/in pre-revenue startups with no sales and have not received any government or private funding (Family/own funding is acceptable);
have not yet taken advantage of the Spark, Ignite, or Mel Woodward Cup Funding for the same or similar business idea.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit a one-minute video or audio pitch of the idea (selfie videos from their phone are accepted);

Applicants must complete a lean canvas for the idea;

Applicants must complete the timeline template;

Applicants must explain the suggested use of funds.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Program Contact: