Eugene Applebaum Dare to Dream Program
Got a startup idea brewing?
Let’s get it off the napkin and into the real world.
This three-phase program helps students like you go from “what if…” to launch-ready through hands-on workshops in idea refinement, business models, and launch planning. Plus, you can score grants from $300 to $5,000 to fuel your progress.
The Mayleben Venture Shaping Grant helps you turn your early-stage idea into a real, launchable business concept—think sustainable, differentiated, and built to last. Once you’ve shaped your venture, you can take the next step with a Dare to Dream Assessment Grant, where you’ll test your idea’s real-world potential.
The Eugene Applebaum Dare to Dream Assessment Grant is designed for you and your team. If you’ve got a unique product or service solving a real problem, this phase helps you figure out if your business is truly feasible—so you can decide if it’s worth going all in.
The Eugene Applebaum Dare to Dream Integration Grant is your chance to dive deep—crafting a detailed business plan and building a investor pitch deck to take your venture to the next level.
Ready to get started?
About the Applebaum Family
The Eugene Applebaum Dare to Dream Grant Program is supported by the late Eugene Applebaum and Applebaum Family Philanthropy. Eugene Applebaum was the founder of drug store chain, Arbor Drugs, Inc. which he grew to 208 stores before selling to CVS in 1998. Mr. Applebaum also served as President of Arbor Investments Group.