UVA Entrepreneurship Update - March 08 - 14
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 ::
For more information on the finalists and the Discovery competition, GO HERE.
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
Jake is looking for someone with a legal background to join their fintech startup. Email Jake for more info.
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, March 08
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ALEX WU & HOMECOURT
FROM HIGH NOON UNTIL 1:00PM EST
Grab a virtual courtside seat for a conversation with Alex Wu, the McIntire entrepreneur working to revolutionize basketball training and digital fitness. Learn about Alex's path from Grounds to NEX Team. MORE INFO
STARTUP SEMINAR - TEAMS & FOUNDER AGREEMENTS
FROM 4:30PM UNTIL 5:30PM EST
During today's seminar we will discuss the challenges, and the possible solutions, that can emerge among founding teams as they attempt to agree upon key issues at the birth of a company. MORE INFO
APPLICATIONS DUE FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE ACCELERATOR COHORT
DUE MARCH 8 AT 5PM EST
This free, intensive 6-week program is designed to help the founders and CEOs of growth-oriented food and beverage producers acquire the competencies required to grow and scale existing operations and to consider the next steps in strategic growth opportunities through wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer sales channels. MORE INFO
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Tuesday, March 09
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STARTING YOUR BUSINESS
FROM 12PM UNTIL 1PM EST
Join Central Virginia SBDC for Starting your Business Worshop! Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! MORE INFO
CBIC TECH EVENT
FROM 5PM UNTIL 6PM EST
CBIC’s recurring event provides a monthly opportunity for tech enthusiasts to socialize, collaborate, share ideas and form professional relationships. Designed specifically for the entrepreneurial, high-tech community, this is casual. MORE INFO
HOOS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FROM 6:00PM UNTIL 7:00PM EST
Whether you're a solo-preneur or a CEO, bootstrapping or fundraising, selling to consumers or businesses—everyone needs a concise and effective explanation of what they do and why the world needs it! Join alumni from the Virginia Club of New York for this virtual event, with a discussion led by David Touve from Darden's Batten Institute. MORE INFO
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Wednesday, March 10
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START SOMETHING AWESOME!
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Thursday, March 11
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STATE/LOCAL CONTRACTING: USING eVA PROCUREMENT SYSTEM -
FROM 10AM UNTIL 11:30AM EST
Join Central Virginia SBDC to learn how to register for and use eVA to identify the right business opportunities & government buyers! MORE INFO
FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL E-COMMERCE
FROM 2PM UNTIL 3PM EST
Join us for this informational meeting and find out more about the Virginia SBDC’s upcoming B2B and B2C e-Commerce Accelerator cohorts. These four week cohorts will take participants through all the steps of planning an international e-commerce project – and the program is done entirely online with the support of the SBDC. MORE INFO
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Friday, March 12
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START SOMETHING AWESOME!
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
CHARLOTTESVILLE ENTREPRENEURS & ESPRESSO - MARCH 16
FROM 8AM UNTIL 10AM 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
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
MULTI-AGENCY SBIR/STTR OVERVIEW - MARCH 18
FROM 8:30AM UNTIL 2PM EST
Join this full-day training and learn if your technology company is eligible for non-dilutive federal funding through the government’s SBIR/STTR programs. We’ll cover the SBIR/STTR program basics including what they fund, which federal agencies participate and how to know if you’re eligible. MORE INFO
WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE CONFERENCE - MAR 19
From high noon until 5PM ET
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. MORE INFO
CONTRACTING: PREPARING A POWERFUL CAPABILITIES STATEMENT - MARCH 25
FROM 10AM UNTIL 11:30AM EST
Capabilities Statements are now required in many government registration processes as a means of providing proof of “capacity and capability” as well as the ability to be a “responsible and responsive” bidder. A strong Statement is also a way of opening the door for new opportunities! MORE INFO
STARTING YOUR BUSINESS - MARCH 25
FROM 3PM UNTIL 5PM EST
Join Central Virginia SBDC for Starting your Business Worshop! Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! MORE INFO
UVA E-CUP LAUNCH COMPETITION APPLICATIONS DUE- MAR 26
Due at High Noon (12PM EST)
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
HOOHACKS 2021 - MARCH 27 - 28
HooHacks 2021 is a 24-hour virtual hackathon made for you. We're all about learning, growth, inclusivity, ethical practices, and having fun. Join us at the University of Virginia this March and help us build for good. MORE INFO
MANAGING FOR WORDPRESS WEBSITE - APRIL 01
FROM 12PM UNTIL 1PM EST
Join Central Virginia SBDC and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website for your business! 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 ::
APPLY FOR iSHOW 2021 - DUE MAR 09
The ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW) is an international accelerator for hardware-led social innovations. MORE INFO
SEEKING STARTUPS WITH CREATIVE COASTAL RESILIENCE SOLUTIONS - DUE MAR 15
RISE invites you to apply to the $1.5M RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge around Flood Management Infrastructure, Protection of Buildings, Data Analytics, and Re-establishing Critical Utilities. MORE INFO
DEIC ACCELERATE PROGRAM - DUE MAR 17
The Dominion Energy Innovation Center Accelerate program enables the growth of high-potential companies with a focus on energy and sustainability solutions. MORE INFO
SOCIAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE - DUE APRIL 01
CGI U and Verizon have partnered to launch the Social Innovation Challenge to support a diverse community of entrepreneurs and innovators in developing leading-edge tech-based solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. MORE INFO
MILKIN-PENN GSE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION - DUE APRIL 20
Through its dynamic ecosystem, the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC) celebrates meaningful innovations that address persistent and emerging problems in education. MORE INFO
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. 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
CODELAUNCH ATLANTA
Applications open May 1 and close June 17, 2021
CodeLaunch provides seed services that are invaluable to early-stage startups. Sponsors and partners help guide winning startup ventures down the path of success while minimizing their financial risk. MORE INFO
STARTUP OF THE YEAR SUMMIT
NOVEMBER 15-17, 2021
Startup of the Year Summit is a competition and event for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leads to connect and support startups. Register for updates! MORE INFO