UVA Entrepreneurship Update - FEB 15 - FEB 21
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 ::
Congratulations to the UVA E-Cup Discovery Finalists:
1. ABG Design - the Notch 2. Binged 3. Coton 4. Curate Mental Health 5. RAYNA 6. The Million Word Challenge 7. Touchpoint 8. Transfoam 9. Zalence 10. Zon Loopt Running Routes
For more information on the finalists and the Discovery competition, GO HERE.
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WHAT'S HAPPENING ::
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Wednesday, February 17
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FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS PART 2 WITH CENTRAL VIRGINIA SBDC
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
WE@UVA APPLICATIONS DUE
Interested in entrepreneurship? Have an idea? Or not? Join WE@UVA to meet other like-minded, motivated women. MORE INFO
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Thursday, February 18
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UVA E-CUP DISCOVERY COMPETITION
From 4:30PM until 6:45PM EST
Register to watch the UVA E-Cup Discovery Competition Live. MORE INFO
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Friday, February 19
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START SOMETHING AWESOME!
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
ESG SERIES #1: HOW TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF YOUR PORTFOLIO - FEB 22
From 7PM until 8PM EST
Join us to hear Jake Barnett, manager of Sustainable Investment Services at Wespath, discuss how we can reduce the carbon footprint of portfolios! how to reduce the carbon footprint of our portfolios! 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
12PM 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
STARTUP SEMINAR: THE FUNDING LANDSCAPE - MAR 01
FROM 4:30PM UNTIL 5:30PM EST
Angel investors, VCs, convertible notes and SAFEs? Join David Touve of the Batten Institute and Bob Creeden of the UVA LVG Seed Fund for a discussion on the variety of sources and types of funding for early stage companies. 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
WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE CONFERENCE - MAR 19
From high noon until 5PM ET
The Women in Data Science conference features female data science leaders across all industries and academia, bringing together students, faculty and practitioners for an opportunity to share best practices, key trends, career advice and more. 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 ::
VENTUREWELL OPEN 2021 IS LIVE! REGISTER NOW
OPEN 2021 will feature a dynamic mix of leading-edge content on the most pressing topics in I&E education, like engaging and supporting underrepresented student innovators, growing your on-campus entrepreneurial ecosystem, overcoming the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, environmental and socially responsible innovation, proven practices for teaching I&E, and more! 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
YLAI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE FEB 25
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program is now accepting applications! YLAI empowers entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute to social and economic development in their communities. 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
Application 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. Applications are now open until March 7. Individuals like researchers and clinicians, as well as startups, are eligible to apply. MORE INFO
STARTUP OF THE YEAR
Early application now open for 2021
Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. MORE INFO
DEBUT CHALLENGE
Applications open in January 2021 and close June 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