The purpose of the Biotechnology Innovation Grant (BIG) is to support research studies that explore potential commercial applications of early-stage university inventions. The grant targets university technologies entering the translational phase of development. A BIG award provides funding for a technical research project conducted by a faculty investigator alongside a related commercial development project undertaken by
Join us to review what's new with 1789, resources available to help you on your entrepreneurial journey and policies for the co-working space. Upon completion of 1789 Orientation, you will receive a key to 1789 as well as access to Startup Wind. DATE AND TIME Wed, August 29, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
The Challenge: How can blockchain, AI and other disruptive technologies help multiple generations of consumers protect and use financial and personal data to make better life and legacy decisions? Who Should Apply: Does your company have a disruptive solution in market that adresses this challenge? If so, then this pitch contest is for you! Application Deadline:
Join us to review what's new with 1789, resources available to help you on your entrepreneurial journey and policies for the co-working space. Upon completion of 1789 Orientation, you will receive a key to 1789 as well as access to Startup Wind. DATE AND TIME Wed, August 29, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Join us for the first event in our 2018 Innovate Carolina Network Forum series. Carolina’s uniquely connected I&E network and interdisciplinary culture has become a platform that students and faculty use to launch inventive ideas and solve big problems. Guided by the University’s strategic framework The Blueprint for Next, how will we build on success
Join Innovate Carolina and a plethora of Innovative Student Organizations for FREE ICE CREAM in front of Wilson Library. Learn more about: Carolina Think Carolina Creates Biomedical Devices Club PI+CH (Promoting Innovations and Collaborations in Health) Helping Hands Feelin' DNA Best Foot Forward Design for America Carolina Sustainable Business Club Maknet
Join the UNC Office of Technology Commercialization for our seminar on Thursday, Sept. 6, which is the first in our 2018-19 Carolina Innovations Seminar Series. You'll hear from Emil Runge, Program Manager for First Flight Venture Center's new Health Security Accelerator. First Flight was selected as one of eight accelerators in the country by the
USArtists International supports performances by U.S. artists at important cultural festivals and arts marketplaces around the globe. Committed to the presence of U.S. based artists on world stages, USArtists International provides grants to ensembles and individual performers in dance, music and theatre invited to perform at significant international festivals and performing arts markets. USAI encourages and promotes the
Join us to review what's new with 1789, resources available to help you on your entrepreneurial journey and policies for the co-working space. Upon completion of 1789 Orientation, you will receive a key to 1789 as well as access to Startup Wind. DATE AND TIME Wed, August 29, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Join us to review what's new with 1789, resources available to help you on your entrepreneurial journey and policies for the co-working space. Upon completion of 1789 Orientation, you will receive a key to 1789 as well as access to Startup Wind. DATE AND TIME Wed, August 29, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Join us to review what's new with 1789, resources available to help you on your entrepreneurial journey and policies for the co-working space. Upon completion of 1789 Orientation, you will receive a key to 1789 as well as access to Startup Wind. DATE AND TIME Wed, August 29, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Join us to review what's new with 1789, resources available to help you on your entrepreneurial journey and policies for the co-working space. Upon completion of 1789 Orientation, you will receive a key to 1789 as well as access to Startup Wind. DATE AND TIME Wed, August 29, 2018 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Subject: Workshops with Robin Frohardt, 9/11 and 9/12 When: September 11th & 12th, 5pm – 9pm (join us for as long as you can!) Where: CURRENT ArtSpace, across the breezeway from Plastic Bag Store installation-in-progress Who’s Invited: You and your classmates, and other classes attending the installation What: Join Robin Frohardt and her collaborators in
As the premier event for technology entrepreneurs in the Southeast, the CED Tech Conference attracts 800+ attendees including trailblazing entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and industry visionaries from across the nation to the Raleigh Convention Center in North Carolina, recently ranked the #1 Best State for Business (Forbes). Now in its 34th year, the two-day event
Date: Wednesday, Sept 18 Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: BLUE (1st floor of Carmichael Dorm) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-adams-apprenticeship-class-of-2019-information-session-tickets-49211384576 Are you committed to pursuing an entrepreneurial career as a founder, funder or growth executive? Do you want exclusive access to UNC alumni across the nation who are dedicated to mentoring entrepreneurial students? If so, check out the
Subject: Workshops with Robin Frohardt, 9/11 and 9/12 When: September 11th & 12th, 5pm – 9pm (join us for as long as you can!) Where: CURRENT ArtSpace, across the breezeway from Plastic Bag Store installation-in-progress Who’s Invited: You and your classmates, and other classes attending the installation What: Join Robin Frohardt and her collaborators in
Interest Meeting/First General Body Meeting: September 12th, 8PM in Union 3209 Learn more about CSBC and meet other students interested in sustainable business! We'll be touching on membership for the 2018-2019 school year, upcoming events, and opportunities within the UNC community. It'll be a great chance to get to know our executive team and the organization as
Do you have a passion for innovation? Are you looking to bring your idea to life? Do you know where to start, or have no clue? Join Carolina THINK to acquire resources, network with potential co-founders, and develop your entrepreneurial skills. At our first interest meeting, we will host fun activities and learn about your
First Flight Venture Center is delighted to host lunchtime programs called "Itineraries" that offer a chance for members of the First Flight community and broader innovation ecosystem to learn about the work of early stage science-focused companies, network and have some fun at the same time. For its September 18 Itinerary, First Flight will offer the opportunity to learn more about life-changing work
Join the Entrepreneurship Center team from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the Blue Makerspace to learn more about the Adams Apprenticeship and application guidelines. You can network with current apprentices and advisors and make merry over food and drink from Linda's. A presentation will start promptly at 5:15 pm. The Adams Apprenticeship is a game-changing
Date: Tuesday, Sept 18 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: BLUE (1st floor of Carmichael Dorm) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-thinking-prototyping-session-tickets-49827897583 Join us in the BLUE Makerspace for a workshop around design thinking and prototyping. After a brief design activity on getting the creative juices flowing, students will break into random teams and receive a problem to solve.
1789 Dinner and Workshop: The Startup Life Idea to Acquisition: Inside the Journey of a Top Student Startup Taylor Myer and his business partner Zach Hunter started a company as students at UNC and sold it before they graduated. Taylor will take you through their journey, sharing what it takes to start a company. Hear
Join us at Lonerider to hang out with fellow UNC Alum innovators and entrepreneurs on September 20th from 5:30-7:30 pm. We'll brief you on a few initiatives that can support your startup and ways to get involved in the I&E community on campus. Hosted by: Innovate Carolina, Kenan Flagler Business School's Entrepreneurship Center, Shuford Program
Musical Empowerment is an organization that gives students in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district free music lessons. Musical Empowerment needs UNC students who have experience with an interest in fundraising, marketing, and nonprofit development to help run the organization. Applications are due by Sept. 22. To apply, email Musical Empowerment's marketing team.
Join us for the fashion party of the year to celebrate the launch of our Tareef Collection + our collaboration with Delhi-based boutique Roop Vatika. Hosted in partnership with Kiran, a great local nonprofit that provides assistance to victims/survivors of domestic violence in South Asian communities. A percentage of ticket sales will go to Kiran.
Join us on Carolina Family Weekend for free brunch in the full scale, 3000-square-foot makerspace embedded in the ground floor of Carmichael Residence Hall. Get a rundown of resources available to all students interested in innovation or entrepreneurship. Learn about programs, clubs and competitions that can help your idea thrive at the BLUE Sky Innovation
September 26, 2018, companies with cancer prevention, detection and treatment innovations are invited to attend a presentation and private meetings with Dr. Jonathan Franca-Koh, NCI Program Director, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center. After an information presentation from 9:00am - 10:30am, there will be rare chance to sign up for one-on-one meetings from 11:00am -
The Carolina Sustainable Business Club's general interest meeting has been re-scheduled to this coming Wednesday, September 26, from 7:45 - 8:45 pm in Room 3409 at the Union. We can't wait to see you all there! During this meeting, we'll provide information about our club, lay out our plans for this semester, and give details about
The Triangle Global Health Annual Conference will bring together global health leaders to address the significant ways that we can use innovative ideas to have a positive effect on the communities we serve. This year, the conference will address innovation from a broader and more comprehensive viewpoint. Abstract submissions are underway. Learn more
The 2018 Optimal Aging Challenge is a $20,000 (USD) global competition to improve healthy aging by leveraging the development of breakthrough technologies, community resources and other solutions to reduce social isolation and loneliness and increase engagement among the older populations. In collaboration with the Massachusetts Governor Baker's Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts (MA Aging Council),
This program is a platform for research collaboration designed by LG Chem that will be initiated with novel proposals from universities and research institutions from all over the world. The contest theme includes Energy, Environment, Functional Materials, Bio, Platform Technology, as well as other areas that need innovative solutions. The specific keyword for each contest theme
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