UVA Entrepreneurship Update - MAY EDITION
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 ::
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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 ::
GROW WITH GOOGLE - MAY 11
From 9:30AM until 10:30AM EDT
Do you want your business to be found more easily online? Are you interested in learning how to better manage your business on Google Search and Maps? This is the workshop for you! MORE INFO
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS - MAY 11
From 10AM until 12PM EDT
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information?
This workshop is for you! MORE INFO
SUCCESS THROUGH E-COMMERCE - MAY 18
From 12PM until 1PM EDT
If you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES, join VSBDC during lunch and learn! MORE INFO
USING YOUTUBE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS - MAY 26
From 12PM until 1PM EDT
Are you interested in creating a YouTube Channel but not sure how to get started? This is the webinar for you! MORE INFO
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS - MAY 27
From 3PM until 5PM EDT
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information?
This workshop is for you! MORE INFO
PITCH PREVIEW - JUNE 03
From 12PM until 3PM EDT
CAN and VSBDC are offering three pitch practice opportunities in 2021, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors. MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
DORM ROOM FUND - DUE MAY 21
Dorm Room Fund’s Blueprint Investor Track is a 8-week masterclass aimed at supporting the next generation of diverse venture investors! MORE INFO
SORENSON IMPACE SUMMIT - MAY 25 - 27
Keynotes, leadership roundtables and impact sessions focused on driving actionable solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing people and communities. 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 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
U.PITCH
A prestigious national elevator pitch competition where top collegiate founders showcase business ideas to accomplished entrepreneurs and investors.U.Pitch 2021 will be 100% virtual. Applications will open in the fall of 2021. SIGNUP TO GET UPDATES
HATCH PITCH SUMMIT 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021
Hatch Pitch is the competition for startups using information technology to make life better. MORE INFO
CYBER PITCH 2021
OCTOBER 2021
Cyber Pitch is the Hatch Pitch competition for startups with digital solutions to cybersecurity, privacy, and safety. 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