Conquer Accelerator
Supports Michigan-connected startups through a full acceleration program with mentorship and milestone funding.
The Conquer Accelerator, operated by Spartan Innovations — a wholly owned subsidiary of the MSU Foundation — is a 10-week intensive business acceleration program that provides $20,000 in equity investment per selected startup through Red Cedar Ventures, the venture capital arm of the MSU Foundation. In addition to capital, participants receive structured mentorship, access to workspace in East Lan…
All technology sectors are eligible, with the Conquer Detroit variant specifically targeting medical and health technology startups in Southeast Michigan.
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