1.Legal Entity Formation Grant
Up to $500 - Designed for teams ready to establish or formalize their venture through legal entity formation.
Examples of eligible expenses:
- LLC or corporation filing fees
- State registration costs
- Operating agreement preparation
- Other approved legal formation expenses
Requirements: Recipients must participate in an E-Hub legal foundations workshop or approved legal session before using the funds.
2.Website Presence & Market Analysis Grant
Up to $500 - Supports teams looking to build an online presence and better understand their target market.
Examples of eligible expenses:
- Website design and development
- Domain registration and hosting
- Market research tools
- Customer discovery activities
- Branding and marketing assets
Requirements: Recipients must work with E-Hub mentors, faculty, alumni, or peer experts as appropriate.
3.Prototype Development Grant
Up to $500 - Supports the development of an early prototype, proof of concept, demo, mockup, or first version of a product or service.
Examples of eligible expenses:
- Prototyping materials
- AI and software development tools
- Design and testing support
- External vendor services
- Prototype refinement and iteration
Requirements: Recipients must participate in a design thinking and/or prototyping session.
4.Founder-Proposed Catalyst Grant
Up to $500 - Supports venture-building activities that fall outside the other grant categories and help move the venture forward.
Examples of eligible expenses:
- Customer testing
- Early marketing initiatives
- Pilot programs
- Design support
- Software subscriptions
- Specialized materials
Requirements: Proposed expenses must be clearly justified, endorsed by a mentor, and tied to a specific venture milestone.