Startup business funding is typically a stretch. We are partnering with organizations to provide funding for various startups. However to do this effectively, we need to have a matchmaking funding platform. We would like to collaborate with students to create this solution. The primary goal of the Ivory Tower Funding Platform project is to revolutionize the funding ecosystem by creating a sophisticated and efficient system that connects businesses with the most suitable funding platforms. The overarching objectives include:

• Optimized Matching Process
• Continuous Improvement through Technology
• User-Friendly Interfaces
• Communication and Collaboration Tools
• Monitoring and Reporting.

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Create a detailed project plan outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Document specific criteria for matching businesses with funding platforms.
• Gather technical requirements for the algorithm, machine learning models, and user interfaces.
• Ability to collate data and criteria .
• Identify and integrate with external databases, financial platforms, and industry networks.

Bonus steps would include:

• Suggesting improvements to the overall website.

Final deliverables should include

• A presentation of the new web app

Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project. We will be able to provide answers to questions such as:

• The current criteria
• Insights for the buildout
• Input on choices, problems or anything else the students might encounter.