UVA Entrepreneurship Update, MAR 19-25, 2023
What follows is a summary of the events and deadlines for the upcoming weeks across Entrepreneurship@UVA, the wider Charlottesville area, and even beyond.
As always, should you have any questions about Entrepreneurship here at UVA, feel free to check out our website, sign up for the newsletter, or email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
MatDash is developing a codeless platform that trains machine learning models for materials engineering R&D and is looking forpossible business and product development team members. Email Lun for more info
Are you a founder developing a digital product? Do you have 30-45 minutes to help a fellow Hoo out with a quick user research interview? Reach out to Kerrin
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WHAT’S HAPPENING ::
STARTING UP & STAGING RISK - MAR 23
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, Rouss Hall 403 or online
Join us for this discussion of how ownership takes shape for founders and investors, and how team “tease out” risk along the way. MORE INFO
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRIMER - MAR 30
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, Rouss Hall 403 or online
If you ever wanted a primer on copyrights, trademarks, and patents, as well as the differences among these types of IP, now is your chance. MORE INFO
INCORPORATION PRIMER - APR 06
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, Rouss Hall 403 or online
C Corporation, LLC, Sole Proprietor, Non Profit versus For Profit—how are these types of incorporation different, and why form a company in the first place? Let’s discuss. MORE INFO
PROCRASTINATORS PITCH OFFICE HOURS - MAR 29/30
Various times, online
Looking for some feedback on your ECUP Launch submission? Sign up for virtual office hours and connect. MORE INFO
UVA E-CUP LAUNCH COMPETITION SUBMISSIONS DUE - MAR 31
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
UVA ECUP LAUNCH COMPETITION FINALS - APR 13
Starting at 5:00PM EST, CODE 225 W. Water St.
The Final event for the ECUP is an opportunity to celebrate UVA’s entrepreneurial spirit and network with fellow founders, alumni, and the wider Cville ecosystem. Not to mention vote for your favorite audience choice award. RSVP HERE
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
MILKEN-PENN GSE EDUCATION BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
Application deadline March 22, 2023
The Milken-Penn GSE EBPC celebrates and nurtures purpose-driven ventures that seek to address systemic inequities in education through innovation. MORE INFO
ASME ISHOW APPLICATIONS OPEN
ISHOW is open to individuals and organizations taking physical products to market that will have a positive social and environmental impact. MORE INFO