Non-Dilutive Funding to Advance Your Venture
Need funding to take your venture to the next level? Duke I&E accepts applications from current students for non-dilutive awards of $500.
TYPES OF AWARDS
- TEST your idea
- Examples: website build, web hosting, customer discovery
- BUILD your prototype
- Examples: coding app, development, mold injection
- OPERATE your startup
- Examples: legal, marketing, quality assurance
Please note that student funding is taxed and reportable income for all students and may be withheld in advance for some, depending on visa status.
Eligibility
All current Duke students are eligible for startup funding. Priority will be given to students who have actively engaged with Duke I&E programs, those who have not previously received funding, and those who have received funding and completed a post-award survey.
How to Apply
Applications for Spring 2025 funding are now closed. Applications for Fall 2025 funding will open in September.