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University of Rochester Center for Entrepreneurship
Volume 3, Issue 13 | 12.12.2014
VE Trade Fair

Congratulations to Virtual Enterprises High School Students!

High school students from across upstate and western New York who participate in Virtual Enterprises International (VEI), an in-school entrepreneurship program and global business simulation that empowers students to unleash their potential through creating and managing virtual business ventures, showcased their products and services during the VEI Northeast Regional Trade Fair and Oral Competition today at the University of Rochester River Campus.
FACULTY OPPORTUNITY

Nominations Open for Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowships 

The 2015 Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research Call for Nominations is now online. The Foundation will award up to seven Junior Faculty Fellowship grants to junior faculty members in the United States whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to the body of literature in entrepreneurship. The nomination period ends at 5 p.m. CT on January 20, 2015. Nominees must then complete their online applications by 5 p.m. CT on March 16, 2015, to be considered for the fellowship.
COMPETITIONS
Sunday, 12/21 | Deadline
Hult Prize Social Entrepreneurship
Grand Prize: $1M
Eligibility: Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Friday, 1/2/15 | Deadline
Cardinal Challenge
Total Prizes: $100K
An automatic bid to the Venture Labs Investment Competition
Eligibility: Graduate Students

Monday, 1/5/15 | Deadline
Cupid's Cup at the University of Maryland
Backed by Kevin Plank, Founder CEO of Under Armour
Total Prizes: $100K+
Eligibility: Age 30 or younger (as of 1/6/15)

Friday, 1/16/15 | Deadline
Hydrogen Student Design Contest
Prizes: Journal Publication and Design Presentation at a Major Industry Conference
Eligibility: Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Saturday, 2/28/15 | Deadline
Carnegie Mellon University Venture Challenge
Total Prizes: $12K
Eligibility: Undergraduate Students
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

WISE Holiday Hello: 12/15

Stop by the annual WISE Holiday Hello and Networking event to enjoy hors d'ouevres while meeting new people, mingling with friends, and relaxing after a busy year on Monday, December 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Genesee Grande Hotel 1060 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. There is no formal program during the event and it's free to attend. The WISE Women's Business Center (WBC) is an exciting resource for women entrepreneurs at all stages of business development.

HTR LaunchPad Opens Recruitment

The HTR LaunchPad is now seeking applications from Rochester-area software and web-based teams and entrepreneurs developing new software applications: internet-based systems, mobile apps, and enterprise software products. The LaunchPad provides support for up to 10 startup companies or teams, starting with an initial 12-week program that builds on the "Lean LaunchPad" developed by Steve Blank at Stanford University and focuses on customer discovery and business model development. The program is free of charge to those selected to participate and is supported by a grant from the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation. Online applications are due January 30, 2015 and the program begins on February 27, 2015.
NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

University Private Equity Summit: January in Salt Lake City

The University Private Equity Summit (UPES) conference for students in leading universities is being held January 29 - 31, 2015, in Salt Lake City, Utah. UPES is hosted by students and for students. It is an excellent way for aspiring business professionals to connect and learn from the leaders in the venture capital, private equity, impact investing and other entrepreneurial industries. The student registration fee is $325 and includes hotel accommodations. Register online. Speakers include: 

  • Randal Quarles - Managing Partner at Carlyle and Founder of Cynosure Investments
  • David Hornik - Managing Partner at August Capital, Forbes Midas List
  • Matt Miller - Partner at Sequoia Capital
  • Rob Rueckert - Managing Director at Intel Capital, Head of Wearable Technologies
  • Chris Cooper - Partner at Pelion Venture Partners
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