UVA Entrepreneurship Update - FEB 08 - FEB 14
What follows is a summary of the events and deadlines across Entrepreneurship@UVA and the wider Charlottesville area. As always, should you have any questions about Entrepreneurship here at UVA, feel free to check out our websiteor email: startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Babylon Microfarms, co-founded by Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith, was featured in a Los Angeles Times story on hydroponics and the potential for "soil-less" agriculture.
Take care. And take care of each other.
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:: HELP WANTED ::
Jake is looking for a technical co-founder, with the skills/experience to develop an app—preferably in Swift. Email Jake
Gnome is a device that waters houseplants while owners are away. The team is looking for mechanical/electrical engineers with prototyping experience, particularly with raspberry pi or arduino. Email Amanda
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WHAT'S HAPPENING ::
NEW SECTIONS OF THE STARTUP CLASS NOW OPEN
Two additional sections were added for ENTP 1010, aka the Startup Class. By way of online (Zoom) case discussions, guest speakers, and mentored workshops provides a solid introduction for any first- or second-years interested in entrepreneurship. New sections are on Monday and Wednesday, starting at 0930AM or 1100AM. Email Chip Ransler for more info
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Monday, February 08
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STARTUP SEMINAR: PATENT PRCOESS
FROM 4:30PM UNTIL 5:30PM EST
So you wanna patent something, do ya! Michael Straightiff, Executive Director of the UVA Licensing and Ventures Group will join us to provide background on the patent process: from searches for prior art to interactions with patent examiners, and even international filings. SIGNUP
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Tuesday, February 09
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STARTING YOUR BUSINESS WITH CENTRAL VIRGINIA SBDC
FROM 10AM UNTIL 12PM EST
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This Central Virginia SBDC workshop is for you! MORE INFO
FORGE SKILLS COURSES APPLICATIONS DUE
Learn anything from design to data science to videography in just 10 weeks, all online. You'll develop new skills through fun, hands-on projects in a fast-paced, community-driven environment. This is the most popular way to join Forge, with 750+ UVA students signing up each year. MORE INFO
CBIC TECH EVENT
From 5PM until 6PM EST
CBIC’S Tech Event provides a monthly opportunity for tech enthusiasts to socialize, collaborate, share ideas, and form professional relationships. Designed specifically for the entrepreneurial, high-tech community, this is casual. MORE INFO
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Wednesday, February 10
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP MINOR APPLICATION DEADLINE
AT HIGH NOON
Get an education in and experience with the tools, techniques, and transformations involved in new venture development to create value and positively impact the world. Apply to the Entrepreneurship Minor. MORE INFO
BATTEN PRESENTS WITH ANDY FORCH, CO-FOUNDER, HUCKBERRY
FROM 2PM UNTIL 3PM EST
The Batten Institute at the UVA Darden School of Business is hosting a speaker series titled: Batten Presents. Please join us virtually on February 4th for an in-depth discussion with Andy Forch, co-Founder of Huckberry. Huckberry is an independent online retailer and magazine for those who love adventure. REGISTER HERE
MONEY BASICS WITH CENTRAL VIRGINIA SBDC
FROM 12PM UNTIL 1PM EST
Online workshop geared to small business owners. Learn from local financial and small-business experts! MORE INFO
CYBER AWARENESS TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS WITH CENTRAL VIRGINIA SBDC
FROM 12PM UNTIL 1PM EST
Cyber Awareness training for small businesses. Businesses are encouraged to invite members of their team to learn about the basics of cyber awareness and training. Presented by Cybersecurity Expert, Tom Stamulis. MORE INFO
CYBER AWARENESS TRAINING FOR YOUR BUSINESS WITH CENTRAL VIRGINIA SBDC
FROM 4PM UNTIL 5PM EST
Cyber Awareness training for small businesses. Businesses are encouraged to invite members of their team to learn about the basics of cyber awareness and training. Presented by Cybersecurity Expert, Tom Stamulis. MORE INFO
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Thursday, February 11
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VP(x)² APPLICATIONS DUE
APPLY BY 11:59PM EST
The application for Venturing Projects Squared is live! VP(x)² is a new summer program providing goal-oriented, guided-learning for student founders of innovative ventures. Founders attend workshops, receive mentorship and legal support, and are eligible for up to $10k in funding. MORE INFO
MANAGING YOUR WORDPRESS WEBSITE
FROM 12PM UNTIL 1PM EST
Co-hosted by CIC, CBIC, and the CNE. We will cover “the basics” including: User management, Page creation and editing, Image and video uploads, Plugin management, Linking to social media. MORE INFO
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Friday, February 12
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JOIN WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP @ UVA
DEADLINE 11:59PM EST
WE@UVA strives to provide our community of founders with the support, guidance, and resources they need to build successful, sustaining ventures. Apply now and join our community of like-minded women! MORE INFO
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
CHARLOTTESVILLE ENTREPRENEURS AND ESPRESSO - FEB 16
FROM 8AM UNTIL 9:30AM EST
The schedule will include a pitch an early staged company and lessons learned an expert entrepreneur. MORE INFO. To watch January's meeting, go here.
CVILLE BIO HUB WEBINAR: THE FUTURE OF VACCINES - FEB 16
FROM 12PM UNTIL 1PM EST
A panel of experts discusses the future landscape for vaccine development and future opportunities for biotech companies. MORE INFO
FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS PART 2 WITH CENTRAL VIRGINIA SBDC - FEB 17
FROM 12PM UNTIL 1:30PM EST
Join First Citizens Bank, the Central Virginia SBDC and the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) for this more advanced Part 2 of Financing Your Business. In this workshop, we’ll explore the options available for businesses to raise capital for expansion and growth….and how to find the right option for your business. MORE INFO
STARTING YOUR BUSINESS WITH CENTRAL VIRGINIA SBDC - FEB 25
FROM 1PM UNTIL 3PM EST
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This Central Virginia SBDC workshop is for you! MORE INFO
A CONVERSATION WITH SONJA HOEL PERKINS '88 - FEB 26
FROM HIGH NOON UNTIL 1PM EST
This special Centennial Speaker Series virtual event will feature an engaging conversation between alumna Sonja Hoel Perkins, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and leader, and Nicole Thorne Jenkins, the John A. Griffin Dean of the McIntire School of Commerce. MORE INFO
SE@UVA BOOK SERIES: JACQUELINE NOVOGRATZ - MARCH 17
FROM 4PM UNTIL 5PM EST
SE@UVA Book Series presents distinguished author and entrepreneur Jacqueline Novogratz. Join us as Novogratz discusses her book. The first 50 people to register and attend will receive a free copy of the book! MORE INFO
SE@UVA BOOK SERIES: ROSS BAIRD - APRIL 28
FROM 4PM UNTIL 5PM EST
Join us for a book series event with Ross Baird to hear about his book, “The Innovation Blind Spot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas—and What to Do About It.” The first 50 people to register will receive a free copy of the book! MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
OUR PLANET, OUR PURPOSE: STEM FOR CHANGEMAKING CHALLENGE DUE FEB 11
Join the movement of young people solving the world’s most pressing environmental challenges! 25 winning teams will each receive $2,000 seed funding and participation at the online Changemaker Summit. MORE INFO
UNICON 2021
ONLINE FEB 20, 21
UNICON is an annual tech, entrepreneurship and business conference with the mission to connect students, entrepreneurs, and companies sharing a common interest in the entrepreneurial scene. Use code "50OFF" for discounted tickets. MORE INFO
e-FEST 2021 SCHOOL RESGITRATION DUE MARCH 01
Undergraduate students in North America are encouraged to form teams and submit their venture pitches, for a chance at a quarter million dollars in prizes. MORE INFO
HEALTHCARE SAFETY CHALLENGE
DEADLINE MARCH 7
The Healthcare Safety Challenge is awarding over $60,000 in cash prizes to the most exciting patient/healthcare safety solutions in the nation and across the globe. MORE INFO
DEBUT CHALLENGE
DEADLINE JUN 1, 2021
DEBUT challenges teams of students in undergraduate biomedical education to solve real-world problems in healthcare. Prizes of up to $20,000 will be awarded. MORE INFO
START SOMETHING AWESOME!