UVA Entrepreneurship Update - March 15-21
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 ::
Congratulations to SE@UVA's 2021 Royster Lawton Cohort!
Thanks to a generous donation made by Jill Royster and Drew Lawton, six fellows will pursue an internship of impact this summer MORE INFO
SE@UVA Director Christine Mahoney Awarded UVA's Public Impact-Focused Research Award
Professor Mahoney received the award for her work supporting the rights of the displaced locally, nationally and globally. MORE INFO
SE@UVA Announces Inaugural Social Innovator of the Year Award
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, SE@UVA is excited to announce the UVA Social Innovator of the Year Award, highlighting the transformative work of UVA alumni in the social impact space. This year's award recognizes Jacqueline Novogratz, the founder and CEO of Acumen. MORE INFO
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:: 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, March 15
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STARTUP SEMINAR: STAGING RISK AND CAPITAL
FROM 4:30PM UNTIL 5:30PM EST
How do investors and founders “tease out” the risk when funding early-stage companies? The early history of the relationship between Genentech and VC Kleiner Perkins will provide the story supporting our discussion. MORE INFO
IMPACT INVESTING IN ACTION: MAY-TERM
Application deadline at 11:59PM EST
Interested in Impact Investing? Applications for SE@UVA's May-term in Impact Investing in Action: Appalachia are now open! MORE INFO
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Tuesday, March 16
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CHARLOTTESVILLE ENTREPRENEURS & ESPRESSO
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
UVA E-CUP LAUNCH COMPETITION WORKSHOP
4:30PM EST
Join us for comments about crafting your venture pitch from Brendan Richardson, serial entrepreneur and startup investor, as you refine your submission to the final stage of the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup Launch Competition. Register here to receive the Zoom link.
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Wednesday, March 17
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JACQUELINE NOVOGRATZ: MANIFESTO FOR A MORAL REVOLUTION
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
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Thursday, March 18
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MULTI-AGENCY SBIR/STTR OVERVIEW
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. MORE INFO
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Friday, March 19
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WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE CONFERENCE
FROM HIGH NOON UNTIL 5PM EST
This annual conference features female data science leaders across all industries and academia, bringing together students, faculty and practitioners for an opportunity to share best practices, key trends, career advice and more. MORE INFO
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
STARTUP SEMINAR: VC TERM SHEETS
FROM 4:30PM UNTIL 5:30PM EST
The "de-risking" of early stage fundraising involves are variety of opportunities and protections found in the term sheets agreed upon between founders and investors. Joining us to decipher these terms will be Bob Creeden of the UVA LVG Seed Fund. 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. 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 was 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 ::
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
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
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
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
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