Burgess Venture Creation Program
About the program · 1 linked sources
The Venture Creation Program is for Spartans who want to explore an idea and start a business. Students move from Discovery to Launch. Discovery is an application and orientation stage. Launch is a competitive stage after Discovery, with tailored services, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
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Funding range
Not listed
Equity
Unknown
Application
Ongoing
Campus Wide
Last activity
Not recorded
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Application and Timing
Students apply to Discovery and attend orientation. Launch requires an application pitch after Discovery.
Participants
The program page says it is open to every Spartan and that a business background or polished plan is not required.
Funding and Equity
The Launch description says accepted founders receive funding opportunities. Amounts and equity terms are not stated on the Venture Creation pages. MOMENTUM is a separate funded summer program for Venture Creation participants.
Recent Activity
Discovery, Launch, and Venture Creation pages were live on October 8, 2026.
Known Startups or Winners
Current Launch ventures are not named on the captured pages.
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Verification Gaps
Launch award amounts and equity terms are not stated.
Program details
Burgess Venture Creation Program
The Venture Creation Program is for Spartans who want to explore an idea and start a business. Students move from Discovery to Launch. Discovery is an application and orientation stage. Launch is a competitive stage after Discovery, with tailored services, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
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Evidence
Official page: https://entrepreneurship.msu.edu/venture-creation
- Venture Creation is open to every Spartan.
- The path runs from Discovery to a competitive Launch stage.
- Launch includes mentorship and funding opportunities.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Burgess Venture Creation Program at Michigan State University.
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