UVA Entrepreneurship Update - Finals Week Edition
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 website or email: startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
Reese is looking for a technical co-founder for a novel safety solution app for UVA students. Proficiency in JavaScript is not required but appreciated. Please contact Reese to inquire.
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email us.
:: WHAT'S HAPPENING ::
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Monday, May 09
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Happy Monday!
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Tuesday, May 10
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MOBILE APPS: PLAN, EXECUTE, LAUNCH
From Noon until 1:00PM EST
In this SBDC bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. MORE INFO
STARTING YOUR BUSINESS
From 3:00PM until 5:00PM EST
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information This SBDC workshop is for you! MORE INFO
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Wednesday, May 11
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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DATA
From Noon until 1:00PM EST
Cybersecurity threats and data breaches have become the rule rather than an exception for businesses regardless of size. Protecting business data starts with a solid understanding of best practices in cybersecurity. MORE INFO
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Thursday, May 12
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MOBILE VENDING: TIPS, TRICKS, and BEST PRACTICES
From 9:00AM until 10:00AM EST
Do you own a small business and are exploring ways to build awareness of your products, engage with potential customers, testing or launching a new product, or expanding your business? MORE INFO
MARKETING, SALES, & YOUR BRAND
From 3:00PM until 5:00PM EST
In this SBDC workshop, we talk about your target customers, tools to connect with them and achieve sales, and how your brand identifies with them and your employees. MORE INFO
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Friday, May 13
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Its Friday!
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
ENTREPRENEURS & ESPRESSO - MAY 17
From 8:00AM until 10:00AM EST, CODE building
Get inspired, meet fellow entrepreneurs, share lessons learned, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. MORE INFO
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS FROM IDENTITY THEFT - MAY 18
From Noon until 1:00PM EST
Identity theft is a serious threat to small business owners. It is important to take strong security measures to protect your business and your customer data. MORE INFO
BUSINESS MODELS & RISK PLANNING
From 3:00PM EST until 5:00PM EST
In this interactive SBDC webinar you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the quadrants of risk. MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
BME IDEA INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Application deadline May 11
The BME-IDEA International E-Team Grant Program offers grant of $13,000 to support collaboration between US-based BME design students and their counterparts across the BME-IDEA global network. MORE INFO
DEBUT 2022 CHALLENGE
Application deadline May 31
With $130,000 in prizes for 2022, the DEBUT Challenge is open to undergraduate student teams working on innovative solutions to unmet health and clinical problems. MORE INFO