Dare to Dream

Overview | Description of Grants | Fall 2009 Schedule | History

Dare to Dream is a grant program that encourages students to move through the business creation process by offering business development seminars and $500 - $10,000 in funding. Within the program, students meet deadlines to produce deliverables that guide them through the business development path that includes shaping opportunities, formulating and assessing potential businesses, and planning and launching these businesses.

The program has three different stages that propel a student team from a nascent idea to developed business ready for launch. Students may enter their business into the program at any stage, though once entered, the business cannot be re-applied for the same stage nor a stage before it. Applications are accepted each September and January. See Description of Grants to decide which stage to apply for.

To view the PowerPoint presentation about the Dare to Dream Grant Program, join the CTools site "Zell Lurie Institute".

Support for this program is provided by Eugene Applebaum, founder of Arbor Drugs, Inc. and president of Arbor Investments Group.