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Funding & Resources

The Pava Center equips your venture with the funding, tools, and guidance it needs to grow. From early-stage support to long-term strategy, we’re here to help you take the next step.

Funding Opportunities

Student entrepreneurs and recent alumni can access non-dilutive funding from $100 to $100,000 in grants and prizes. Community changemakers may apply to the Social Innovation Lab. These funds accelerate early-stage, impact-driven ideas without equity.

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Resources

Access information about ventures resources like mentorship, funding application FAQs, IP policies, innovation co-working space, startup connections, and pro bono services.

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Programs

Open to all ventures, Pava Center accelerators help teams grow with stage-based tracks, stipends, and Demo Day funding.

Student Accelerators

Kindling

Pre-accelerator for entrepreneurs who want an introduction to the innovation landscape

Spark

Early-stage track for student teams to explore and validate their ideas.

Fuel

Later-stage track designed to help committed student ventures get market/investor ready.