The Kettering Entrepreneur Society is a network of students, faculty, alumni and entrepreneurs. Through collaboration, discussion and investigation, KESociety prepares Kettering students to actively pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.

Membership

To become a member, the applicant should complete an application form providing basic information along with a statement of interest in the society. Interested students can join at any point throughout the term.

Expectations:

Attend the majority of the society’s meetings
Become a mentor to other new members
Assist in organizing the meetings and functions of the society
Assist in fund raising for the society
Give educational presentations on classes and seminars attended
Agree to the confidentiality of the ideas that are discussed in meetings

Benefits:

Faculty, alumnus and/or business mentors
Interaction with guest speakers in small groups
Access to laboratories and equipment
Usage of the society’s multipurpose room
Access to financial support for attending short courses and/or seminars
Access to legal advice
Participation in business plan competitions and opportunity for seed funding
Networking with future entrepreneurs

KESociety Seed Funding Application

KESociety members are elligible to apply for seed funding. Please submit the Grant Application and prepare a presentation for the KESociety membership. All applications will be evaluated based on merit and the level of applicant’s participation in the KESociety.

Non-Disclosure Agreement

All members are expected to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement in an attempt to protect confidentiality and ownership of the ideas that are discussed in KESociety meetings.