UVA Entrepreneurship Update, APR 09-15 2023
What follows is an updated summary of the events and deadlines for the upcoming weeks across Entrepreneurship@UVA, the wider Charlottesville area, and even beyond. There were a couple date changes, thus the updated update.
As always, should you have any questions about Entrepreneurship here at UVA, feel free to check out our website, sign up for the newsletter, or email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Babylon Micro Farms, co-founded by Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith, was featured in TechCrunch for the company’s recent $8 million Series A round of funding.
David Roselle, founder of DoorList, was featured in UVA Today for the company’s efforts to provide tools for event planners as well as eliminate the need for wristbands at those events.
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:: HELP WANTED ::
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WHAT’S HAPPENING ::
INCORPORATION PRIMER - APR 13
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, Rouss Hall 403 or online
C Corporation, LLC, Sole Proprietor, Non Profit versus For Profit—how are these types of incorporation different, and why form a company in the first place? Let’s discuss. MORE INFO
UVA ECUP LAUNCH COMPETITION FINALS - APR 13
Starting at 5:00PM EST, CODE 225 W. Water St.
The Final event for the ECUP is an opportunity to celebrate UVA’s entrepreneurial spirit and network with fellow founders, alumni, and the wider Cville ecosystem. Not to mention vote for your favorite audience choice award. RSVP HERE
TOM TOM FESTIVAL - APR 19 through 23
Various times, locations downtown
The 11th Annual Tom Tom explores expansive ideas about the future, the creative doers who launch companies, organize neighborhoods, write policy, create art, and strive for the betterment of our community. MORE INFO
THE FUNDING LANDSCAPE - APR 20
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, Rouss Hall 403 or online
What are the differences among angel investors, seed funds, venture capitalists, and other investors? Join us for a discussion of these sources and capital, the capital they provide, and when. RSVP HERE
TOM TOM TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD CONFERENCE - APR 20
All Day, the CODE building 225 W Water St
Over 50 local innovators will provide a state of the union for Charlottesville Tech, bringing together individuals from various sectors including biotech, energy, investment, data, and AI. Tickets are Pay What You Will. MORE INFO
GALANT CHALLENGE - APR 27
Evening, Rouss & Robertson Halls
The Galant Challenge connects seed and early-stage ventures from the UVA community with potential investors. In the 2022 Challenge, more than $3 million was invested in six companies by our panel of investors. MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
VENTURE WELL E-TEAM PROGRAM
Application deadline May 03, 2023
The E-Team Program provides a mix of up to $25,000 in grant funding, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, national recognition, and networking. MORE INFO
ASME ISHOW APPLICATIONS OPEN
ISHOW is open to individuals and organizations taking physical products to market that will have a positive social and environmental impact. MORE INFO