Santa Clara University

On behalf of the Leavey School of Business and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University, we are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Cohort of the California Program for Entrepreneurship (CAPE).

CAPE is a 6-month program for early-stage entrepreneurs in California who seek a dynamic and rigorous schedule in which to learn the fundamentals of starting and building a business. By providing business education and mentoring, it is the CAPE mission to help entrepreneurs develop and implement business plans to launch startups that will contribute to the growth and well-being of the California economy.

Candidates will be selected based on application quality, experience, the stage of development and likelihood for success of the business idea, and the potential contribution to the California economy. All candidates must complete an online application-this process includes multiple exercises designed to refine the candidate's business idea and assess the potential for a successful launch.

Program funding has been secured to cover the costs of classes, workshops, seminars, books/class materials and case study licenses.  Travel to/from Santa Clara University for all on-site sessions (consisting of a total of 4 weekend sessions and the one-week workshop) is at the expense of each participant. 

Applications accepted now through May 1, with the program set to begin with virtual exercises in June. For more information or to apply, please visit the CAPE page on the CIE website.

To prepare for your application entry, please click here for a pdf of the list of questions included in the online application.