No matter where you are on your startup journey, continual education about innovation and entrepreneurship plays an important role. Recognizing the value of expanding their entrepreneurial know-how, many founders seek educational resources that will best position their startups for success. Kickstart Venture Services works to provide you and our network of startup founders a variety of learning resources to help you make informed decisions about building your startup ventures.
Explore our educational services for startups
Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
The Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship is a nine-credit hour certificate for graduate students interested in the translation of science and technology into commercial products.
Graduate Certificate in Innovation, Leadership, and Management
The Graduate Certificate in Innovation, Leadership, and Management emphasizes innovation and commercialization as well as workplace leadership and management principles.
Startup UNC Course
Startup UNC is a new ventures course designed to help students, faculty, staff and alumni develop a business idea or scientific innovation into a high-growth company. Participants either bring an idea to develop or join a team to help develop an idea.
KickStart Presents Webinar Series
KickStart Presents is a monthly webinar series that provides startups with direct access to specialized experts who provide helpful training and advice across a range of topics. The KickStart Venture Services team works with sought-after service providers, community partners and startup leaders to provide useful, timely content for startup founders.
Presentation Services
The KickStart team can connect you with expert pitch coaches who can help you develop, iterate, hone and perfect your business pitch and presentation. These service providers offer expertise in how to most effectively deliver you company’s core message.
Research to Revenue: A Practical Guide to University Startups
Co-authored by former KVS director Don Rose, Research to Revenue: A Practical Guide to University Startups is a comprehensive guide to understanding, starting and managing university startups.
Events
From networking opportunities and conferences to workshops, hackathons, pitch parties, competitions and company showcases, this is your resource for upcoming events. Check out the events calendar to find an event that’s right for you.