UVA Entrepreneurship Update - SEPT 06 - 10
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 website or email: startup@virginia.edu.
:: WAHOOWA ::
Got News? Let us know
:: HELP WANTED ::
Devan is looking for a developer familiar with chrome extensions or no-code platforms to help with Neverland Books. Email Devan 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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Tuesday, September 07
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FORGE SKILLS COURSES APPLICATIONS DUE
Develop new skills through fun, hands-on projects in a fast-paced, community-driven environment. Learn more about our fall offerings below and get ready to learn a new skills in just 10 weeks from anywhere. MORE INFO
FORGE LAUNCH APPLICATIONS DUE
Learn software engineering, digital marketing, data science, or user experience (UX) design this summer. Then go rock a high-impact, exciting internship that we'll find for you. MORE INFO
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Wednesday, September 08
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Take care. And, take care of each other.
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Thursday, September 9
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STATE/LOCL CONTRACTING: SWaM CERTIFICATION
From 10:30AM until 12PM
Looking to get into Government Contracting but confused on where to start? Join speaker Courtney Mustin to learn about SWaM Certification. This event is organized by CVSBDC and SBSD. MORE INFO
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Friday, September 10
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FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE TRAINING WITH CNE
From 9AM until 4PM
Join CNE for an innovative, interactive program that helps leadership use financial systems as an asset for planning strategically to create positive change in our communities. MORE INFO
QUADTANK: PITCH PREP
From 12PM until 1PM
Win the $6,500 Quad Tank Competition! Start-up or existing companies in Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Orange, and Madison Counties. The Central Virginia SBDC team will walk you through what is crucial to include in your pitch and how to make the most of your ten minutes before the judges. Plenty of time for Q & A and individual meetings can be scheduled after the session. MORE INFO
DATA FEMINISM
From 12PM until 1PM
Join the Online Ethics Center for its first Fall event in the Bringing Ethics to the Conversation series, scheduled for September 10, 2021 at 12 PM for a webinar titled "Data Feminism" with Dr. Lauren Klein, Dr. Michele Claibourn, and Dr. Caitlin Wylie. MORE INFO
:: ON THE HORIZON ::
THE STARTUP PITCH - SEP 14
From 3:30PM until 4:45PM
Want to learn how to communicate that great idea to stakeholders or investors? Join us for this workshop on the ingredients of a great startup pitch. MORE INFO
INTRO TO THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CUP - SEP 15
From 5:00PM until 5:45PM
The University of Virginia Entrepreneurship Cup (ECUP) is an annual competition that seeks to enrich the area’s entrepreneurial community. Join us for background on the stages to the ECUP, the awards, and the process. Bring your questions!
STARTING YOUR BUSINESS - SEP 16
From 10AM until 12PM
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop from Central Virginia SBDC is for you! MORE INFO
HOW TO GENERATE LEADS USING DIGITAL MARKETING TOOLS - SEP 23
From 4PM until 5:30PM
Turning online activity into sales can boost your revenue and profits. In this roundtable SBDC event you will hear from other local business owners about how they use digital media to grow their business. MORE INFO
CERTIFIED GLOBAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL BOOTCAMP - SEP 27
From 11AM until 1PM
Join the Virginia SBDC for a 6-part series to equip you with the skills to take your business global and/or sit for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) exam. MORE INFO
ATTRACTING, RETAINING AND RESKILLING TALENT - SEP 30
From 9AM until 10:30AM
Join the Virginia SBDC for a webinar that will help you design an effective hiring process that is easy to use and results in better applicants and smarter selection tactics. MORE INFO
E-CUP CONCEPT COMPETITION DUE OCT 22
AT 12PM EST (HIGH NOON)
The Concept Competition is the first stage in a three part series of annual competitions organized under the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup. $25,000 in total prize money will be awarded as part of the Concept Stage. MORE INFO
GIRLS HOO CODE HACKATHON - NOV 05-07
Girls Hoo Hack is a virtual 48-hour hackathon hosted by Girls Who Code at UVA. Coders of all levels of experience have the opportunity to work together to code action-oriented projects that reflect innovation, diverse perspectives and empowerment. MORE INFO
DATAPALOOZA 2021 - NOV 19
Datapalooza represents a core value of the UVA School of Data Science - fostering collaboration and engagement in data science research, education and industry communities at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville and the Commonwealth, across the U.S., and around the world. MORE INFO
:: OTHER OPPORTUNITIES ::
NEW VENTURE COMPETITION APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
OPEN SEPT 01 until NOV 01
This business plan and elevator pitch competition showcases collegiate student created, managed and led ventures from across the globe, with a chance to compete for over $250,000 in cash prizes and vital resources. MORE INFO
GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS APPLICATIONS OPEN
OPEN SEPT 01 until NOV 01
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business while attending college or university. MORE INFO
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
RICE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION OPENS NOVEMBER 2021
The 2022 Rice Business Plan Competition will be hosted in Houston at the Jones Graduate School of Business on April 7-8, 2022. Check back in early November for when applications open! 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!
NEW VENTURE CHAMPIONSHIP APPLICATION
OPENS DECEMBER 8, 2021
Presented by the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business, the 31st New Venture Championship (NVC) is a six-round business competition that inspires young entrepreneurs to develop their business dreams into a reality. 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. SIGNUP TO GET UPDATES
CGI UNIVERSITY
The Clinton Global Initiative University is looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to address pressing challenges in education, climatechange, humanrights, povertyalleviation, and public health. MORE INFO
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