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The Riata Startup Experience (RSX) is a two-phase program for OSU Students, Faculty, and Staff entrepreneurs interested in pursuing a business concept or growing a pre-existing venture. Each phase is designed to develop a business via learning opportunities, one-on-one coaching, and university and nationwide competitions. Phases one and two are each twelve weeks during the Fall and Spring semesters. Following the completion of Phase One and Two, participants are eligible to apply for the Summer Greiner Accelerator Program.
Phase one: Learn
  • Required one-time orientation meeting.
  • Complete UDACITY Training – How to Build a Startup training.
  • Required workshops, one-on-one and group meetings, and venture development milestones and deliverables.
  • Participation in the Riata Pitch and Poster Competition.
  • 10 hours/week in Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the dedicated co-working space.
  • End of semester Pitch Day & luncheon.
Phase two: Engage
  • Required one-time orientation meeting.
  • Required workshops, one-on-one and group meetings, and venture-specific development milestones and deliverables.
  • Participation in the Riata Pitch and Poster & Business Plan Competition.
  • 10 hours/week in Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at a dedicated desk.
  • End of semester Pitch Day & luncheon.

Program Dates

 

Applications Open:  January 3, 2023

Applications Close: January 18, 2023

RSX Program Dates: January 23 – April 21, 2023

Program Perks

 

  • Mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts.

  • Access to educational workshops geared towards venture creation, as well as, other valuable resources both on and off-campus, and networking opportunities.

  • Access to funding opportunities through internal and external competitions.

  • Co-working and/or private desk space, computer access, 3D printers, extensive business library, and office supplies.

  • Engagement with fellow student entrepreneurs.

  • Members who complete Phase One and Two of the RSX are eligible to apply for the Greiner Summer Business Accelerator program. 

Participants will demonstrate the following:

Market validation & venture development

Successfully perform a feasibility analysis to understand: problem-solution, customer, industry and market validation. Venture specific development includes financials, entity formation, etc.

Pitching & presentation skills

Learn how to speak about the venture by developing a pitch deck using fact-based and data-driven evidence to educate others on their concept.

Professional skills & networking

Develop professional skills as it pertains to working with mentors, Professors of Practice, and other key members of the venture development ecosystem.

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