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
James and Melissa Richardson
JAM’s Performance Products, LLCJAM’s Performance Products, LL
The Hunt Startup Sponsorship is an amazing opportunity available for NMSU students to get mentors and resources to grow their business ideas.
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.
Mariel Haddad
CEO,Timer Glove
The Hunt Sponsorship helped boost the development of our Startup this semester, clarifying goals and focusing on the results was essential for us to succeed in the program
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