Funding Opportunities
How We Can Help
Cultural Capital
Cultural Capital is a micro-lending program offered in partnership with Citywide Development and Flyer Consulting, a pro-bono student consulting organization through the University of Dayton. Funds ranging from $500-$15,000 are offered to established businesses and startups that demonstrate the potential for growth but are not “bank ready” for traditional bank loans. Applications are open in the fall and spring semester of the UD academic school year; funds are limited per semester.
Flyer Pitch Competition
The Flyer Pitch Competition is an annual competition sponsored by UD’s L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and the Greater West Dayton Incubator in partnership with PNC Bank and The Entrepreneur's Center. Flyer Pitch awards more than $100,000 in cash prizes and more than $50,000 in in-kind prizes during the competition. Over the nine month span of the competition, participants will have the opportunity to strengthen their venture through training, mentorship, and feedback from expert judges leading up to the live pitch presentation. The Flyer Pitch Competition is open to all University of Dayton students and Dayton community members.