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Rowan Innovation Venture Fund (RIVF)
Also known as: RIVF, Rowan Innovation Venture Fund
Rowan University · Glassboro, NJ
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- Equity terms vary
- Currently active
- Partially verified
Key numbers
Funding range
$25,000 – $25,000
Convertible Note
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Rolling
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026
Medium confidence
Rowan Innovation Venture Fund (RIVF)
Program Type
venture-fund
Institutional Scope
Rowan-affiliated startups (students, faculty, alumni). High-growth ventures.
Description
$25 million fund dedicated to supporting Rowan-affiliated startups. Provides convertible notes (e.g., $25K to Rohrer NVC winners) and additional funding for high-growth ventures. Works closely with RCIE and AccelerateRU — accelerator participants can apply for additional RIVF funding. Managing Director: Ernest Holtzheimer (Member at Eckert Seamans). Advisor: Shawn Hill (Co-founder, Garden State Venture Partners).
Key Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund size | $25 million |
| Instruments | Convertible notes |
| Deployment | Competition awards + direct applications via AccelerateRU |
| Managing Director | Ernest Holtzheimer |
| Integration | RCIE, AccelerateRU, NVC |
Resources Provided
- Convertible note investment
- Connection to RCIE programming
- Managing Director guidance
Funding Details
Convertible notes (equity-based). $25K note to NVC winner standard.
Curriculum / Structure
Deal-by-deal. NVC winners automatically considered. AccelerateRU participants can apply.
Eligibility
Rowan-affiliated high-growth startups.
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