Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab
About the Lab
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab (MVE-Lab) is a free 3-month entrepreneurship accelerator for veterans and/or military spouses. It is designed to provide hands-on startup education for those seeking to add $20,000 or more annual income to their household through small business activity. Learn more about the upcoming cohort details.
Interested in participating? Apply here.
A program of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), MVE-Lab provides education in the startup process and connections to Michigan's robust entrepreneur ecosystem.
Participants work on their business launch over a 3 month period. Guests include other veteran entrepreneurs, mentors, and experts like attorneys and marketing specialists. MVE-Lab equips participants to identify their target customers, network with others, and find the resources they need to launch profitably and successfully. It concludes with a Pitch Showcase awarding at least $20,000 in prize money.
Events
MVE-Lab Battle Creek Final Pitch & Showcase
December 4, 2023 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us to support our veterans from the MVE-Lab program to pitch their ideas and startups, after nearly three months of working on developing their concepts. Don’t miss the opportunity to vote...

Mission:
To empower military-connected individuals and families with accelerated, cohort-based entrepreneurial education to pursue their dreams.
Vision:
to be recognized as a central and dynamic hub of training, education, and mentoring for veteran entrepreneurs in Michigan.
What We Provide
- A peer group of veteran entrepreneurs
- Facilitated learning from GVSU
- Feedback on business strategy
- Customized support
- Access to grants and loans
- New relationships in the ecosystem
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We are looking for military-connected people who are:



Passionate
You know what you want and have a vision.
Flexible and Determined
It's not going to be easy! But we and your cohort will be right there with you.
Accountable
We trust that you will take advantage of these opportunities to the fullest.
Encouraging Veterans
Grand Valley State University has been recognized by GIJOBS.com. Military Advanced Education, and Military Times for exemplary support of veterans. Additionally, GVSU has been awarded Gold status for the past three years by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency.


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