UVA Entrepreneurship Update - JAN 24 - 30
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 ::
Forbes selected three UVA Alumni or Faculty as "30 Under 30" Awardees: Natasha Sheybani, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Mike Shebat, co-founder of Traba; and Thomas Sherman, co-founder of CRCL Solutions.
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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Monday, January 24
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ECUP DISCOVERY COMPETITION WORKSHOP
From 5:00PM until 6:00PM EST
The Discovery stage of the ECUP is all about customer discovery, traction, and effectuation. Join us for this workshop providing further background on effectuation and how to leverage this entrepreneurial approach for your startup and the ECUP. RSVP HERE
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Tuesday, January 25
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Start Something Awesome!
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Wednesday, January 26
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LAUNCHING A CRAFT BEVERAGE BUSINESS
From 10:00AM until 11:00AM, Online
Join experts from the Virginia SBDC for a webinar covering the key issues that new and planned Virginia-based craft beverage businesses can set themselves up for success. MORE INFO
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Thursday, January 27
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CVSBDC STARTING YOUR BUSINESS
From 6:00PM until 8:00PM
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information?
This workshop is for you! MORE INFO
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Friday, January 28
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Happy Friday!
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND LEADERS' COFFEE - FEB 01
From 9:00AM until 10:00AM
Meet at C’Ville Coffee the first Tuesday of every month. Come with ideas, questions, and topics you want to discuss with other women business owners and leaders. MORE INFO
ECUP PROCRASTINATORS PITCH WORKSHOP - FEB 02
From 5:00PM until 6:00PM EST
Procrastinators - you know who you are! Join us for this ECUP workshop to answer you last minute questions and provide feedback on your submission. RSVP HERE
PITCH PREVIEW - FEB 03
From 12PM until 2PM
Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs: Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation. MORE INFO
DISCOVERY COMPETITION - SUBMISSIONS DUE FEB 4
The second stage of the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup, the Discovery Competition, is all about customer and product development. $25,000 in total prize money will be awarded as part of the Discovery Stage. MORE INFO
CVSBDC MARKETING MONDAY: FACEBOOK ADS TIPS & TRICKS - FEB 07
From 12:00PM until 1:00PM
Do you feel like you’re wasting money on Facebook Ads? Well if you’re just boosting posts you’re not leveraging the full potential within Facebook Ads Manager. MORE INFO
i.LAB INCUATOR APPLICATION DEADLINE
Deadline is February 10
i.Lab Incubator is open to early-stage ventures founded by current students, faculty, or staff at UVA. The program provides up to $10,000 in grant funding, dedicated workspace, mentorship, workshops, legal support, and other resources. MORE INFO
STARTUP STUDIO: BUSINESS MODELS FOR VISUAL ARTISTS - FEB 11
Have you ever wanted to ask an artist engaged in a full-time career, “How did you do it?” Now is your chance to demystify the process of putting together all the pieces to create a successful artistic practice that remains unique to you. Join this panel to hear from various artists. Code: StartupStudio2021 MORE INFO
DOMINICA FIELD EXPERIENCE. - APPLICATION DEADLINE FEB 15
UVA’s Dominica Field Experience is a 3-credit course that gives students the opportunity to explore the Caribbean island of Dominica, meet with local entrepreneurs, and understand how resources and policy support entrepreneurship. MORE INFO
CVILLE ENTREPRENEURS AND ESPRESSO - FEB 15
From 8:00AM until 10:00AM EST
c-e2 is a casual gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. Get inspired, meet fellow entrepreneurs, share lessons learned, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. MORE INFO
ENTREPRENEURSHIP MINOR APPLICATION DEADLINE DUE FEB 21
The online application for students who wish to apply to the Entrepreneurship Minor for spring 2022 is due Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at noon. MORE INFO
WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND LEADERS' COFFEE - MARCH 01
From 9:00AM until 10:00AM
Meet at C’Ville Coffee the first Tuesday of every month. Come with ideas, questions, and topics you want to discuss with other women business owners and leaders. MORE INFO
WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE - MARCH 18
WiDS Charlottesville is an independent event organized by the UVA School of Data Science to coincide with the annual Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University and an estimated 150+ locations worldwide. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events, which feature outstanding women doing outstanding work. MORE INFO
LAUNCH COMPETITION - SUBMISSIONS DUE MARCH 25
Launch! is the third and final stage of the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup, and its goal is to showcase and provide seed capital to the most compelling student ventures. In past years, upwards of $50,000 in total prize and in-kind resources have been awarded. MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
RICE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
Application Deadline January 31, 2022
The 2022 Rice Business Plan Competition—the world’s largest and richest student startup competition—will be hosted in Houston at the Jones Graduate School of Business on April 7-8, 2022. MORE INFO
IDEA FACTORY
Application Deadline February 01
The Idea Factory, hosted by Startup Virginia, is a fast-paced, 6-week virtual program where you’ll learn how to test, improve, and validate your business idea. MORE INFO
CENTER STREET PITCH COMPETITION
Application Deadline February 01
Dominion Energy Innovation Center (DEIC) and Randolph-Macon College (R-MC) welcome emerging technology and small business startups from across Virginia to apply for its Pitch Competition with up to $10,000 in award. MORE INFO
VALUES & VENTURES COMPETITION
Application deadline FEB 14, 2022
TCU Neeley School of Business invites undergraduate students from around the world to pitch ideas for conscious capitalism ventures that make a profit while also solving a problem. Total of $100k in awards. MORE INFO
IGNITE RETREAT
Application deadline March 14
Want to create social change, but don’t know where to start? Over three days, the Ignite Retreat will help you with mentorship, workshops, and connections. MORE INFO