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The Moral Family Fund for Innovation

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Past Recipients:

 

Fall 2022

Manoj Krishnamaraja wants to make trade finance and logistics quick, cost effective and trustworthy for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Mathew Tucker aspires to provide access to music creation for those with disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases.

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The Moral Family Fund for Innovation is awarded to students enrolled at Wichita State University to provide them with startup funding. The fund was established in 2022 with contributions to the Wichita State University Foundation by almuni Bryce and Mandy Moral. 

Recipients of this award are required to provide a final project report to show the impact of the fund on you and your business venture within 30 days of the project completion. 

All full and part-time Wichita State University students are eligible to apply.

Applications should answer the following questions in 250 words or less (think elevator pitch):

  • What problem or market need will the idea address?
  • What point of pain does it solve?
  • How your innovation addresses the problem or need?
  • What makes your solution unique and appealing over others?
  • What will your funds be used for?
  • What is your timeframe of completion?

Once you apply, your application will be reviewed. We will reach out to you within two weeks.

Made Possible Thanks to...

The Moral Family Fund for Innovation was created by Wichita State University alumni Bryce and Mandy Moral. Bryce graduated in 2016 with Bachelors in General Studies, and Mandy graduated in 2017 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Founding Moral Holdings in 2012, Bryce began to live out his dream of running his own business. He has since partnered with small businesses to assist with software development, marketing, and startup management.

Mandy is currently a Physical Therapist at Phoenix Homecare and does home health Physical Therapy.

Mandy and Bryce Moral holding their two kids.
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