The GWDI StartUp Fellowship

 

The GWDI StartUp Fellowship
is now available for underrepresented and under-resourced entrepreneurs.

The Greater West Dayton Incubator (GDWI) Startup Fellowship Office Program is now available to underrepresented startup founders who want to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey by leveraging essential business growth resources and discounted office space at The Hub powered by PNC Bank and the Greater West Dayton Incubator for 12 months.

 
 

Applications are currently closed.

Be a part of a community that allows you to focus on what you do best—building your business —while we connect you to resources, community, and support.

As a GWDI StartUp Fellow you can take advantage of discounted office space at The Hub powered by PNC Bank and coworking space at the GWDI while particpating in programs to help your business grow.

The deadline for the program is April 11, 2022. Applications will be reviewed interviewed, and selected by a special committee. Applicants will be notified of a final decision in May 2022.

Program Benefits

  • Unlimited access to co-share and common areas during normal operating hours with freedom to use the space during after hours.

  • Access to high-speed internet

  • Access to 9 conference rooms

  • Access to printer and scanning services

  • Official address to use for your business

  • Private offices available through this program will be equipped with keyed locks desk(s), chair(s), and storage cabinet.

  • 24x7 facility use through keyless access for The Hub exterior entrances

  • Free member events with access to marketing resources, strategic growth plans, and mentoring.

  • Access to co-working and conference room at GWDI on 1105 W. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402.

  • Participation in the GWDI’s 11-month accelerator program in conjunction with the University of Notre Dame that includes student consulting and mentor support.

  • Highlighted on GWDI and the Hub websites, social media, and press releases to promote your business.

The Process

  • Apply

    Complete an application and 60-second video to share how the GWDI StartUp Fellowship will help benefit you and your business.

  • Interview

    If your application is accepted, you will meet with our selection committee to share more about your business and ask questions you may have.

  • Start

    Once the selection committee makes its final decision, you will be notified with an offer letter, orientation date, and move in date.

FAQs

  • The GWDI StartUp Fellowship will last for 12 months and is non-renewable.

  • All businesses are eligible to apply for the fellowship.

    Preference will be considered for GWDI clients who have participated in past programs, identify as underrepresented, under-resourced, and/or historically marginalized, and is located or serve customers in Greater West Dayton.

  • We will select 14 companies to participate in the fellowship.

  • There are four offices reserved at The Hub powered by PNC Bank and 10 open co-working spaces.

  • Contact Whitney Barkley, director, at wbarkley1@udayton.edu.

  • 2 Single Person Offices - $500 per office per month is the normal rate ($6,000 per year per office)

    Months 0-3: Fee waived

    Months 4-6: $125.00 ($375.00 total)

    Months 7-9: $250.00 ($750.00 total)

    Months 10-12: $375.00 ($1,125.00 total)

    Total Cost to Entrepreneur: $2,250.00

    1 Three Person Office - $700 per month is the normal rate ($8,400 per year)

    Months 0-3: Fee waived

    Months 4-6: $250.00 ($750.00 total)

    Months 7-9: $400.00 ($1,200.00 total)

    Months 10-12: $575.00 ($1,725 total)

    Total Cost to Entrepreneur: $3,675.00

    1 Four Person - $800 per month is the normal rate ($9,600 per year)

    Months 0-3: Fee waived

    Months 4-6: $300.00 ($900 total)

    Months 7-9: $525.00 ($1,575 total)

    Months 10-12: $675.00 ($2,025 total)

    Total Cost to Entrepreneur: $4,500.00

    10 Coworking Access Passes - $150.00 per month is the normal rate ($1,800 per year)

    Months 0-3 waived

    Months 4-6: $50.00

    Months 7-9: $75.00

    Months 10-12: $100.00

    Total Cost to Entrepreneur: $675.00

Applications are currently closed.