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Patricelli Center Grants
Also known as: Patricelli Seed Grants, Patricelli Summer Grants, Patricelli Follow-On Fund, Patricelli Conference Funding
Wesleyan University · Middletown, CT
Suite of grant offerings providing financial support for student-led social ventures, summer work, and skills-building experiences in entrepreneurship and social impact. Administered by the Patricelli Center.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$1,000 – $5,000
Cash Award, Non Dilutive
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-04-01
High confidence
Application and Timing
Deadlines posted on grants page. Example: April 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Participants
Wesleyan undergraduates (especially rising juniors/seniors on need-based aid) running or joining social ventures or doing impact work.
Funding and Equity
- Conference/Experience Funding: up to $1,000
- Follow-On Fund: up to $5,000 per academic year for prior grantees
- Summer Grants: up to $5,000 for rising juniors/seniors for summer social-impact or entrepreneurship work Non-dilutive. No equity.
Recent Activity
- Grants page explicitly updated with 2026 deadlines and amounts
- Integrated with New Venture Awards ecosystem
Known Startups or Winners
Overlaps with NVA winners and prior PCSE Seed Grant alumni. Venture list behind login.
Verification Gaps
- Total annual disbursement not published
- Venture outcomes not publicly tracked
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
Patricelli Center grants page.[1]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Patricelli Center Grants at Wesleyan University.
1 source
Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship
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Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship
Official Patricelli Center site — Wesleyan's entrepreneurship hub running New Venture Awards and grant programs.
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