HEI Incubator Fellowship

"The Hope Entrepreneurship Initiative is a new program at Hope geared toward students who are looking to create and implement business plans. In the same way a chemistry student can do summer research here at Hope, an HEI student can do research on their business plan over the summer" -- Lance Pellow

"Innovation by itself has no value until it is chosen by talented entrepreneurs." -- Jim Clifton

Program Description:

To apply, submit a letter of application by January 1.

The HEI Summer Incubator offers a realistic experience of launching a new for profit or not-for-profit venture. Throughout the summer participants will be introduced to subject matter experts in such areas as finance, marketing, sales, product development, and customer acquisition. As students turn their ideas into reality, they will encounter the opportunities and obstacles that face entrepreneurs and will learn how their faith can give meaning to their life in the marketplace. This 10-week fellowship is designed to challenge and inspire those who want to create positive change, answering the call to be entrepreneurs!

Eligibility for the Fellowship

• Applicants must be full-time undergraduate Hope students in good standing
• Applicants need not be economics, management and accounting majors.
• Students must complete LDRS 231: “Entrepreneurial Leadership” and earn a B- grade or higher
• Students must compete in at least one HEI “pitch and learn”
• The HEI Summer Incubator is open to ventures in "Ideation," "Zero," and "Seed Stage One" stages
• Both individual students and teams are encouraged to apply
• Students must submit a letter of application by January 1
• Students will learn if they receive an Incubator Fellowship by February 1