ABOUT EIP

EIP is an incentive program that provides monetary reimbursement up to $1,800 over 12 months to new entrepreneurs & small business owners to help fund the costs of critical early-stage business development tools.

The entrepreneurial journey can pose various barriers to entry. One of those barriers is that even the smallest amount of money can be a big hurdle in the early stages. The idea of the program is to help reduce this barrier by providing reimbursement for specific early-stage expenses.

Only available to current & active mentees in the FUEL PROGRAM.

01  Apply & Get Approved

Interested founders must submit an application for the program. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, including active participation in the FUEL Program with an assigned mentor team, will be reviewed for approval.

02  Work Through Milestones

Once accepted, founders will work alongside their mentor team to complete defined business milestones over a 12-month period. Mentors will provide guidance, verify milestone completion, and connect founders with ecosystem partners. While mentors provide support and accountability, founders are responsible for taking the initiative to complete each milestone within the program.

03  Receive Reimbursements

After successfully completing an approved milestone and submitting the required documentation, founders may apply for reimbursement. Reimbursements are awarded upon verification that all milestone requirements have been met.

Program Requirements

1. The Entrepreneur Investment Program (EIP) is not a scholarship or grant program. Funding is provided as a reimbursement after approved business milestones have been successfully completed and all required documentation has been submitted and verified.
2. Applicants must be active participants in the FUEL Program and have an assigned mentor team throughout the duration of the program.
3. Founders are responsible for driving their own progress. Participants are expected to take the initiative to complete all program milestones within the designated 12-month timeframe.
4. Your FUEL mentor team will serve as your guide and accountability partner. Mentors will provide strategic support, connect you with relevant ecosystem resources, and verify milestone completion before reimbursements are approved.
5. Reimbursements may only be requested after an approved milestone has been completed. Once your mentor team verifies that all milestone requirements have been met, reimbursement requests will be submitted through the Gravity Center Foundation Treasurer.
6. Participants must have reliable access to email and digital communication tools to submit documentation, communicate with the FUEL Administrator and mentor team, and utilize the EIP tracking system throughout the program.

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