EEC Tech Side Hustle: Spring '24 Application
Are you a student entrepreneur creating or ideating a tech-based startup in Northeast Ohio? Have you already started, and need guidance from been-there-done-that experts??

Look no further than the EEC Tech Side Hustle program, designed for students Just. Like. You!

Tech Side Hustle (TSH) is a program designed for student entrepreneurs who have a desire to create a tech-based startup, but may not know how to get started. We provide coaching, funding, and workshops lead by experienced entrepreneurs. At the end of the program, you will have real world experience validating a market segment, completed positioning for your solution, and outlined steps and requirements to build a minimum viable product.

Next Steps: Applicants who are a fit will be contacted for interviews in mid February. The program start date will be early March, with a kick-off event in on February 23rd from 2pm -3:30pm at CWRU's Sears think[Box].

Program Outcomes

  • Coaching and Funding: Gain valuable entrepreneurial guidance and coaching, along with up to $3,000 funding, skill development, services, and equipment support.

  • Workshops and Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals and mentors through hands-on workshops, one-on-one check-ins with our entrepreneur-in-residence, and meetings with assigned mentors.

  • Real-world Experience: Develop low-fidelity prototypes, learn market validation strategies, and outline the requirements for your minimum viable product.

  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Get connected to follow-on programming and explore the vibrant entrepreneurial resources available in Northeast Ohio.

Program Activities (Dates TBD)

  • In-person kick-off event
  • One-on-one check-ins with entrepreneur-in-residence
  • Meetings with your assigned mentor
  • Hands-on workshops to enhance and apply your entrepreneurial skills
  • Tour of startup resources throughout Northeast Ohio
  • Insights from experienced entrepreneurs
  • Finale event

Program Details:

  • Location: Mostly virtual with occasional in-person events across Northeast Ohio.
  • Dates: Early March 2024 for approximately 3-4 months (exact dates TBD).
  • Commitment: Participants should have an identified idea or problem area and commit 2-3 hours/week for programming, with the opportunity for additional self-driven work.
  • Funding: Up to $3,000 in technical support per team
  • Experts: Learn more about our Entrepreneurs in Residence here!
**This is the application to be one of the individuals or teams participating in the Spring 2024 Tech Side Hustle program. Deadline extended for Friday February 9th at 11:59pm.

Thank you for your interest!

Mallory Masarik
Pronouns: she/hers
Consultant, Program Manager 
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First Name *
Last Name *
Phone Number *
University or College *
Area of Study *
Undergraduate or Graduate *
Expected Graduation Year *
Are you currently receiving entrepreneurial support from your College or University? *
Include any staff, faculty, or existing programs you may be working with in an entrepreneurial or technology development capacity (It's OK if this is the first time you are seeking support)
Team Members
Please include their emails, university affiliation (if applicable), and how you are thinking about your division of roles/skills
What stage are you in? *
What is your goal, breifly?
Please limit response to 1-2 sentences. (Ex. We are working on designing fake circuit boards)
What problem does your customer have that you are solving? *
This is the most important question. What is the area you are excited to tackle, however broad or narrow? Do you have a sense of where technology can create opportunity?
Who are your customer segments or target markets? *
Who do think cares about the problem the most? If this is a double sided market, list both the paying customer and the end-user.
If you have a solution already built, can you describe it?
If you have a solution to the problem in mind or in progress, please describe? What is the technology? (Is it a web app, mobile app, hardware, etc.). It is OK if you do not have this yet!
Where could you use the most help? *
What skill(s) are you personally looking to develop? *
We encourage personal growth in this program and support it financially. Whether it's deepening your understanding of data science, finance or app development and everything in-between, let us know where you want to go deeper.
By selecting "I understand," you understand that if selected for Tech Side Hustle, you commit to actively participating in the program. In addition to attending the in-person kick-off event in late February, this involves regularly engaging and communicating with Entrepreneurs in Residence, taking advantage of support offered, completing any assignments, attending live sessions (mostly virtual with some in-person events), actively participating in discussions with subject matter experts and peers, and joining our alumni network. Please be aware that this is a get-out-what-you-put-in program with high expectations for engagement, but the potential returns are equally significant! *
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