SpartUp Proof of Concept Fund

Who are we?
The SpartUp Incubator serves as a hub for all SJSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are interested in learning about how to get their business started. From ideation to commercialization, SJSU’s SpartUp programs, including our Proof of Concept (Prototype) Fund, helps to educate, train, network and ultimately commercialize a product, service, or social-enterprise developed by Spartaneurs.

“Spartup has helped me gain valuable knowledge about key startup basics, everything from when I should consider incorporating my business, the importance of feedback loops with prospective clients, and when to consider seeking funding and from where.”

Why are we raising the money?
Since our launch in September, we have found that our Spartaneurs have amazing ideas but are underserved in terms of access to the basic funding required to help them develop them and bring them into reality.

“In order for my startup to move forward I need to be able to demonstrate how it will serve my target market, and for this I need to develop a prototype.  An award from the SJSU’s Proof of Concept Funding will help ensure I can progress and continue to develop and drive interest in my product.”

How can you help?
With your contribution to the SpartUp Incubator’s Proof of Concept Fund, we will be able to directly support our Sparteneurs with funds that can apply for funding to develop working prototypes of their ideas which will bring them closer to launching their businesses.

Please make your gift today to help us bring this vision to life at SJSU.