Hunt Startup Sponsorship
Hunt Startup Sponsorship is a program designed to accelerate student ventures. The program provides semester-long sponsorship to support 20-hours per week of a student entrepreneur’s time to significantly advance their venture. Sponsorship is worth roughly $3,000 for undergraduate and graduate students. Additional requirements during sponsorship include training, mentorship and weekly meetings.

Program Requirements
- Applicants must be current students at NMSU or UTEP.
- Applicants must have a business that could be significantly advanced during the program while working part-time on the project.
- Significant advancements include but are not limited to:
- Launching a new product or service
- Generating or growing revenue
- Hiring employees
- Significant advancements include but are not limited to:
- Milestones and plans for the program are proposed by the student.
- The Spring 2021 program will be offered February 1, 2021 – May 14, 2021
- Availability to attend three virtual sessions per week during the program:
- Mondays 1:00-1:50 pm
- Wednesdays 1:00-1:50 pm
- Fridays 1:00-1:50 pm
Benefits
- Students are supported part-time during the program to help them accelerate their venture.
- Sponsorship is worth roughly $3,000 for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Students will receive additional training opportunities they will be required to participate in as part of the sponsorship.
- All participants not already Studio G members will become members of Studio G – NMSU’s Student Business Accelerator.
- Great networking opportunities with other entrepreneurs in the cohort.
Program Outcomes
- Significant advancement of your business during the program.
- Dedicated mentorship and training opportunities.
- Access to follow-on funding opportunities.
What Others Have To Say
Lucy Rubio
Founder, NoRu
Thanks to the Hunt Sponsorship Program I was able to move forward with my business at a faster pace. It is amazing to have a group of knowledgeable individuals helping you every step of the way. It was a very encouraging and I am extremely grateful for having been given this opportunity.
Michael Webb
Founder, 2Birds Independent Enterprises
The Hunt Sponsorship was one of the most helpful programs I’ve gone through. I started out with an idea for a game and how to make it, but had no prior business experience and barely any knowledge of the subject. Now, I lead my team with the trade skills and business skills to take us from starting up, to release, to continuing on creating a future for ourselves and our community.
Lukas Verzola
CEO, LOV Industries, LLC
The Hunt Sponsorship provides student entrepreneurs with great ideas to reach their goals of launching a start up company. The experience and expertise of the Studio G/Arrowhead team provides the perfect environment for navigating the challenges to starting your own business.
Spring 2021 Cohort
The Spring 2021 program will be offered February 1, 2021 – May 14, 2021