Skandalaris Center

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Innovation Fund

The Skandalaris Center’s Innovation Fund provides $500 micro grants to financially support the development and testing of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for early-stage startups. Open to all students (undergraduate, graduate, and PhD), these grants help transform innovative ideas into viable solutions. As entrepreneurship and innovation awareness continue to rise, this fund plays a crucial role in fostering a community dedicated to creative problem-solving.

Eligibility:

  • Current enrollment as a WashU student with an early-stage venture or idea
  • Venture Idea must be early-stage (exploration or preparation). For more information on startup stages, click here.
  • Post venture/idea on ideabounce.com

Please apply here!