UVA Entrepreneurship Update, SEP 18-24 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 ::
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:: HELP WANTED ::
Looking for connections to a co-founder or need help with a project? Email startup@virginia.edu.
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
THINK DIFFERENT - SEP 19
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM 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
BUILD SESH - SEP 22
Starting at 8:00PM EST, location with RSVP
Come build projects you've always put off or learn to build something that interests you. Plus, you can mingle with other builders and perhaps meet your next cofounder. We'll also have pizza and drinks! RSVP HERE
TALKING TO HUMANS - SEP 26
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, over Zoom
Developing novel solution to real problems can require new ways of understanding. Gaining that understanding means actually talking and listening to humans! Let’s dive into the design thinking process. RSVP HERE
WEIRD SCIENCE - OCT 17
From 4:00PM until 5:15PM EST, online
The tools of science aren't just for, well, science. Thinking like a scientist—being hypothesis-driven—can also be the right frame of mind when developing novel products and new companies. RSVP HERE
PITCH PERFECT - OCT 18
From 5:30PM until 6:30PM EST, online
Preparing a submission for the ECUP, or just want to learn more about how to tell your story? Join us for this session on the ingredients of a compelling startup pitch. RSVP HERE
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. 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