UVA Entrepreneurship Update. SEP 04-10, 2022
What follows is a summary of the events and deadlines for the upcoming week 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 or email startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
TechCrunch featured fintech startup Alloy, co-founded by Charles Hearn and Tommy Nicholas, for the company’s work on fraud detection and their recent raise of $52M at an OMG $1.5B valuation. Whoa.
Governor Youngkin will be cutting the ribbon on SEP 13 for the new facilities in northern Virginia of Beanstalk Farms. Beanstalk, co-founded by Jack Ross, leverages automated indoor farms to grow healthy produce sustainably.
Graham Smith, co-founder of Babylon, was chosen by CTO Boardroom Media as one of the USA’s top Chief Technology Officers in the agriculture startup space.
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
Jeremy Suh, a founder himself, is hoping to better connect the community of UVA students also interested in entrepreneurship. If you are interested in or currently working on a startup idea, follow this link and complete the form to join this network of UVA entrepreneurs.
Emily Kahn is looking for someone who likes anime and knows a few things about social media (e.g., tiktok, reddit). Reach out to Emily for more info.
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
WHAT IS INNOVATION - SEP 12
From 4:00PM until 5:00PM EST, online
What is “Innovation,” or what makes a new thing in the universe “Innovative.” Let’s learn about the phenomenon of innovation through the pitch from a founder presenting a new solution for children born premature and struggling to stay alive. RSVP HERE
CUSTOMER DISCOVERY FOR BIO VENTURES - SEP 13
From 2:00PM until 4:00PM EST, various locations
Join VirginiaBio and ICAP mentor William McPheat for this presentation and discussion on customer discovery and how it applies to longer-term ventures. RSVP HERE
UVA ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEETUP - SEP 14
From 5:30PM until 7:00PM EST, Rouss & Robertson 120
Please join the UVA Entrepreneurship team for an opportunity to connect with other students interested in entrepreneurship, as well as an introduction to the people, programs, places, and resources across Grounds. Did we say there would also be PIZZA! RSVP HERE
FEM FOUNDER FINANCING - SEP 15
From 1:00PM until 2:30PM EST, Northside Library (705 Rio) or Zoom
Join a panel of experts in various forms of capital acquisition for small business along with women entrepreneurs who have successfully funded their businesses from the ground up. RSVP HERE
THINK DIFFERENT - SEP 19
From 4:00PM until 5:00PM EST, in the Zoomiverse
Apple built the wildly successful yet grammatically incorrect "Think Different.” How do we think different, and how might these different frames of mind help us innovate? RSVP HERE
ENTREPRENEURS & ESPRESSO - SEP 20
From 8:00AM until 10:00AM EST, CODE building, 225 W Water St.
Get inspired, meet fellow entrepreneurs, share lessons learned, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. MORE INFO
ECUP CONCEPT COMPETITION
The Concept Competition is the first stage in a three part series of annual competitions organized under the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup (ECUP). $20,000 in total prize money will be awarded to student winners as part of the Concept Stage. MORE INFO
SUBMISSIONS DUE - OCT 21
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED - NOV 02
FINALISTS VIDEOS DUE - NOV 06
FINAL PRESENTATIONS - Week of NOV 07
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
CEO PITCH COMPETITION DEADLINE
Application deadline September 12, 2022
The Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization global pitch competition offers selected participants a four-week program, mentors, and the winning student team wins $20,000 in grant funding. MORE INFO
ACCELERATE 2022 STUDENT COMPETITION
Application deadline September 28, 2022
The Accelerate Student Competition is designed to inspire students to take a business idea, plot out its journey, and engage with a community of entrepreneurs in order to identify resources and investments for their business idea to succeed. MORE INFO
BAYLOR NEW VENTURE COMPETITION
Application deadline November 01, 2022
The Baylor New Venture competition showcases college student-created, managed and led ventures from across the globe. Top award of $50k in grant and in-kind. MORE INFO