Starting Gate

Starting Gate is WMU's year-long student business accelerator. Students test a concept, build operating and financial plans, and meet mentors. The entrepreneurship page says admission is competitive and ideas should be launchable in a short period.

• Starting Gate is a year-long student accelerator.
• The 2026-27 application window closed September 20, 2026.
• The program is described as free to participating students.

Point-in-time capture of a public university page on 2026-10-08. Deadlines, prize amounts, and eligibility can change. This listing is researched and unclaimed.

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