Main Street Foundry
About the program · 2 linked sources
Main Street Foundry
Main Street Foundry is a four-month accelerator formerly known as the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. It uses the PAWS framework (Prepare, Actualize, Work, Scale) to support early-stage entrepreneurs through tailored programming, mentorship, and non-dilutive funding.
Also known as: Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund, MSESF
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-28); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-01-20
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Key Details
- Type: Four-month accelerator
- Funding: Non-dilutive grants
- Track record: 125+ founders, 90+ companies since 2019
- Total deployed: Nearly $600K since inception
- Framework: PAWS — Prepare, Actualize, Work, Scale
- Demo Day: Culminates in pitch showcase and business expo
- Recognition: InBIA, Deshpande Symposium, GCEC awards
- Rebranded: 2026 (from Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund to Main Street Foundry)
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Main Street Foundry at Georgia State University.
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Georgia State University
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute
URL: https://eni.gsu.edu/ Captured: 2026-06-28 The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute (ENI) at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business. Central hub for entrepreneurship education, venture programming, and ecosystem engagement.
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Georgia State University
Main Street Foundry
URL: https://eni.gsu.edu/msesf/ Captured: 2026-06-28 Four-month accelerator using PAWS framework (Prepare, Actualize, Work, Scale). Formerly Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. 125+ founders, 90+ companies since 2019. Nearly $600K in non-dilutive grants.
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