About Our Microgrant Engine
Discover how we turn disciplined investing into non-dilutive funding for student ventures
Our Journey
Founded in 2025 by Sergei Zhdanov and Maxwell Cooper, SolidRock Capital began as a side project to gain financial knowledge. Early success sparked the idea of reinvesting realized gains into student-led projects without taking equity.
Today, our Microgrant Engine channels rigorous fundamental and quantitative research into $500+ awards, empowering innovators to launch their ideas on a strong financial foundation.
Our Purpose
Driving impact through finance rigor and accessible capital
Our Mission
To convert disciplined, risk-managed investment returns into non-dilutive grants that accelerate student innovation and real-world impact.
Our Vision
To be the premier Microgrant Engine recognized for market-beating performance, rigorous analysis, and transformative support for young entrepreneurs.
Engine Principles
How our finance framework powers grants
Research-Driven Funding
We deploy fundamental and quantitative models to capture alpha, then allocate realized gains into targeted microgrants.
Long-Term Capital
By investing with a multi-year horizon, we ensure stable grant pools that sustain funding across market cycles.
Risk-Managed Support
Our sophisticated risk framework preserves capital, maximizing the size and frequency of awards even in downturns.
Innovation Empowerment
We back high-potential student ventures in finance, tech, social impact, and beyond—without taking equity.
Ready to Ignite Your Project?
Our next round of grants is open—apply now to secure non-dilutive funding and financial mentorship.
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