About The Emerge FoundationThe Emerge Foundation encourages entrepreneurial education. We empower innovators and inspire tomorrow's technology solutions.
We are an independently-managed entity designed to extend and connect the EMERGE@Simpson program to startups with high commercialization potential, regardless of their degree of affiliation with Simpson College. We do this through direct Incubation Services, Carver Connections, and Seed Capital Fund as described below. |
To schedule an intake consultation, contact Todd Kielkopf at director@emergefoundation.net. |
Incubation Services:
The Emerge Foundation's incubation model is designed to provide the academic support, entrepreneurial skills, supportive network, and setting to help startups with high commercialization potential succeed. Levels of services provided to enrolled ventures are-
The Foundation also provides startup capital in exchange for up to 2.5% of equity based on funding availability and commercialization potential.
- Entry-Level General Services and Proof of Concept Advising (included with Carver Connections)
- Intermediate-Level Entrepreneurial and Venture Development (2.5% equity ownership by the Foundation)
- Advanced Business Planning and Enterprise Pathways Services (deferred billed rates + 2.5% equity ownership)
The Foundation also provides startup capital in exchange for up to 2.5% of equity based on funding availability and commercialization potential.
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Carver Connections:
The Emerge Foundation’s Carver Connections is a launch services network to regional and statewide resources for Iowa entrepreneurs and innovators not otherwise affiliated with Simpson College. Our community seeks to inspire, connect to, and leverage talents and technologies that foster new opportunities and grow local economies.
Our activities include-
Click here to inquire about enrolling as a Carver Connection! |
Seed Capital:
A major 2018 goal is to establish a $5 million Seed Capital Fund to serve as a lead investor in highly-promising ventures both receiving direct Incubation Services and those enrolled as Carver Connections. Program Summary Docs:
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