Apply by Sept. 30 The 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) is a call to ‘Reclaim the Future.’ This year, the annual global competition calls on students around the globe to set major change in motion by committing to addressing the current and future challenges of climate action. Find more information here.
Apply by Oct. 1 The Bryan Fellowship offers funding and support for students starting a project to meet a community-identified need. The fellowship offers up to $1,500 and includes a service-learning course on project management. Apply through the CCPS Application and Nomination Portal.
Thursday October 1, 2020 • Online • Open to all This past summer, the Eship Center hosted an event, Creating A Space for Black Entrepreneurs, to amplify the successes and challenges in the journeys of Black Entrepreneurs in our ecosystem. They are expanding this experience to Magic Hour: Black Entrepreneurs Meetup which is a networking
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A Conscious Conversation is a space for meaningful, empathetic, and energizing discussion. Since March 2020, Startup Island has been offering weekly Conscious Conversations as a space to feel safe, supported, and connected during this time of uncertainty and physical distance. Share what you’ve been feeling openly and honestly about both personal and contemporary issues. Cultivate a broader
Every entrepreneur, big or small, benefits from relaxation techniques and a focus on mental wellbeing. Yoga provides clarity of mind, promotes creativity, and builds confidence through trying something new — all of which are invaluable to entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or already underway. It is also an awesome way to step away from
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Venture Capital Night will be held on Tuesday October 6th at 6 PM MT / 8 PM ET remote via Zoom. The evening will include panel participants from Battery Ventures, Accel Partners, Summit Partners, Spectrum Equity, Accel-KKR, and Bessemer Venture Partners. This is a panel-led discussion for undergraduate students interested in tech-focused venture capital, growth
BUSINESS INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM The purpose of the Orange County Business Investment Grant Program is to stimulate successful non-farm Business Investment development and expansion in Orange County. SMALL GRANT ($1,500 or less) Use of Funds – Priority will be given to ventures demonstrating a clear need for grant funds to grow their business, hire additional
Join Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, Vice Chancellor Judith Cone and a community of fellow Carolina innovators from the Innovate Carolina Network on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for the Annual State of Innovation Forum. We'll explore how our campus, local region and society at large are confronting a convergence of crisis-level challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, climate change, and others. We're now called to innovate
Innovate Carolina Network Forum: How Crisis Sparks and Speeds Innovation Wednesday, Oct. 7| 9 a.m. ET | Zoom Webinar Please join Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and a community of fellow Carolina innovators on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for the 2020-21 Innovate Carolina Network Forum kickoff. We'll explore how our campus, local region and society at large are
Fireside Chats are a continuing series of talks hosted by Launch Chapel Hill and the Eship Center. This series features real talks with real entrepreneurs: the good, the bad, and the ugly of their entrepreneurial journey thus far, not just the shiny success stories. Our third chat features Alex Brandwein, the Founder and Owner of
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