Watch the video below to learn more about SSE Ventures and the Summer Funding Competition!

Deadline : May 17th, 2009 5:00 PM!
All that you need to submit : Your great, 2-3 page business plan and your resume!

What to do: Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your application & also drop off a hard copy of your summary and resume to the SSE offices as well (first floor Old Union, 9am-5pm).

SSE Ventures is the newest and largest entrepreneurial funding source for students on the Stanford campus. We aim to be the premiere destination for student entrepreneurs looking for financial backing as well as the resources critical to every start-up company. SSE Ventures has partnered with top venture capital firms, The Founders Fund and Charles River Ventures, to provide advisory and strategic insight for our selected entrepreneurs. In addition, Rajeev Motwani, a prominent angel investor at Stanford will be serving in an advisory role. SSE Ventures furthers Stanford Student Enterprises’ continued mission to expand business education and entrepreneurship on campus. Our ultimate aim is to connect student entrepreneurs to the venture capital community.

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SSE Ventures looks to fund several student business ideas each year. As a division of Stanford Student Enterprises, SSE Ventures has an extensive business network which can be leveraged by the entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the business relationship with SSE Ventures will continue beyond the initial funding. We will facilitate ongoing interaction with the SSE Ventures Advisory Board and the possibility for additional financing from SSE Ventures, our venture capital partners, or other members of the venture capital community.

SSE Ventures is now accepting business plan submissions from the undergraduate and graduate Stanford student body. The application deadline for Spring is Sunday, May 17th. Applications may be submitted at any time, and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Please see our Application for more information.

To receive updates on SSE Ventures deadlines and news, please send an email with subject: Ventures List Request to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FAQs:

What is SSE?

Stanford Student Enterprises (SSE) is the business branch of the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU). SSE was originally chartered with three goals: (1) Guarantee the long term financial viability of the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU); (2) Provide valuable services to the Stanford Community; and (3) Afford a premier entrepreneurial experience on campus.

What is SSE Ventures' relationship to SSE?

SSE Ventures is a division within Stanford Student Enterprises. SSE Ventures was conceived during the 2006-2007 academic year and received approval from SSE's Board of Directors at the beginning of the 2008 academic year.

What can SSE Ventures offer me?

SSE Ventures is willing to provide between $10,000-$50,000 in funding to Stanford student entrepreneurs. Depending on the needs of a particular project, SSE Ventures may also be able to provide a Stanford student business with access to office space and office amenities.

Also, all SSE Ventures portofolio companies obtain access to the Advisory Board which is comprised of a talented group of professional venture capitalists with connections across Silicon Valley.

Will SSE Ventures have an ownership stake in the business?

If your proposal wins, you and SSE Ventures will enter into contract negotiations on a board range of issues--one of which will involve SSE Ventures' stake in your idea or company. Normally SSE Ventures and its portfolio companies agree to a convertible note structure.

When is the application due?

The application is due on May 17th, 2009 at 5pm. To apply, follow the instructions on the "Application" page, and email your application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .