UVA Entrepreneurship Update - JAN 31 through FEB 06
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 ::
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 31
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ANATOMY OF A PITCH
From 4:30PM until 5:45PM EST, Online
Join us for this discussion of the key ingredients for an effective startup pitch — particularly for those companies commercializing novel inventions or discoveries. RSVP HERE
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Tuesday, February 01
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WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND LEADERS' COFFEE
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 PITCH OFFICE HOURS
Various Times, Online
Looking for some feedback as you prepare your submission for the Discovery stage of the ECUP? We are hosting office hours throughout the week. RSVP HERE
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Wednesday, February 02
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ECUP PITCH OFFICE HOURS
Various Times, Online
Looking for some feedback as you prepare your submission for the Discovery stage of the ECUP? We are hosting office hours throughout the week. RSVP HERE
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Thursday, February 03
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PITCH PREVIEW
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
ECUP PITCH OFFICE HOURS
Various Times, Online
Looking for some feedback as you prepare your submission for the Discovery stage of the ECUP? We are hosting office hours throughout the week. RSVP HERE
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Friday, February 04
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DISCOVERY COMPETITION - SUBMISSIONS DUE!
Deadline is High Noon
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
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
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 ::
TECHSTARS ANYWHERE T4
Applications open JAN 18, 2022, Deadline APR 06
Techstars Anywhere is a virtual, 3-month accelerator program that provides funding, mentorship, and access to the Techstars network for life. MORE INFO
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
E-FEST GRANT APPLICATIONS 2022
Application Deadline February 01
Funds are to be used to help develop e-Fest teams and/or support a school business concept competition or other undergraduate student-focused entrepreneurship activities. 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
NEW VENTURE CHAMPTIONSHIP
Application Deadline February 07
Teams of graduate students from around the world pitch their business plans and compete for $50,000 in total cash awards. 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
E-FEST COMPETITION 2022
Applications Open February 18; Applications Close March 13
The top 25 finalist teams from the online round will be invited to the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to compete in three live competitions. 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
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