Volume 3, Issue 6 | 10.10.2014
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Lecture: "From Yellowjackets to Tech Leaders" this Thursday, 10/16
Join us on Thursday, October 16 at 4:45 p.m. in Gleason 119 for a Center for Entrepreneurship Lecture: "From Yellowjackets to Tech Leaders" with Kevin Mille ’04, senior product support manager at KLA-Tencor and Ankur Pansari ’04, co-founder & CEO of Artillery on the opportunities and demands in the exciting world of high-technology innovation and development. The 2004 Institute of Optics graduates relocated to Silicon Valley upon graduation and quickly embarked on journeys of success in the high-tech and startup sectors. This event, supported by the Hajim School and the CFE, is free and open to the University community and the general public. Attendees must register online in advance or call (585) 276-3500. Those who register will receive a complimentary River Campus parking pass.
Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Office Hours: 10/14-16
Seeking advice from a seasoned entrepreneur? You can meet with the University of Rochester Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) on Tuesday, October 14 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Thursday, October 16 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Center for Entrepreneurship. Our EIRs are Michael Wohl ’89, managing partner of ClimateHedge Investments and Greenspace Capital and a serial entrepreneur; and Gregg Steinberg, managing director of Charlemagne Global Advisory and serial entrepreneur. Learn more about the EIRs. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call 585-276-3500 or email cfe@rochester.edu. When inquiring via email, please provide your full name, phone number, preferred date of meeting, preferred EIR, and preferred meeting length: 30 minutes or one hour.
Tech Development Fund Pre-Proposals Due 10/15
This year, the Technology Development Fund will award winning applications from faculty, staff, or students with up to $100,000 to develop their technology to a commercial endpoint. A submitted invention proposal to UR Ventures is required for an application. Pre-proposals are due Wednesday, October 15, and can be submitted to Omar Bakht, director of New Ventures and Technology Development. Learn more about the pre-proposal requirements.
TEAM Master's Program General Info Session: 10/15
Learn about the master of science program in technical entrepreneurship and management (TEAM) at a general information session on Wednesday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Center for Entrepreneurship (1-211 Carol Simon Hall). TEAM students take half their courses in one of nine technical concentrations and half in specialized business courses at the Simon School. The session is hosted by Andrea Galati, executive director of the program. Part-time study is available. PhD candidates can earn the TEAM MS degree along the way to their PhD. University employees and students qualify for merit-based scholarship opportunities. RSVP to 276-3500 or via email, andrea.galati@rochester.edu.
2014 Retail and Health Innovation Challenge Deadline 10/19
The Wake Forest University Center for Retail Innovation and CVS Health announce a call for entries for the 2014 Retail & Health Innovation Challenge. The theme of this year’s challenge will be “Innovations @ the Intersection of Health & Retail” to reflect the demand for meaningful health benefits through consumer-facing innovations. Teams from across the academic spectrum from undergraduate through PhDs and MDs are invited to apply. The competition will take place on November 14 and 15, and will award over $40,000 in prizes. Apply online by Sunday, October 19.
Eastman New Venture Challenge Workshop: 10/20
The Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music is hosting a workshop to help students who are developing projects for the Eastman New Venture Challenge. “Project Feasibility” will be held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at noon in the IML office, located on the first floor of the Miller Center on Gibbs Street. The workshop is designed for students who may not be business-inclined or who may not already know about the New Venture Challenge. The New Venture Challenge is a contest to encourage new thinking and innovative ideas in music. It’s an opportunity for students to gain insight into the non-performance side of the music industry, and to develop a project proposal that could result in the launch of a new entrepreneurial initiative.
Clean Energy Demo Day: 10/23
NEXUS-NY presents their inaugural demo day celebration on Thursday, October 23 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Center at High Falls (60 Browns Race, Rochester). Join them to hear about some of the most exciting clean energy technology startups in upstate New York. NEXUS-NY is a $5 million, 5-year, clean energy proof-of-concept center administered by High Tech Rochester and largely funded by NYSERDA. The program aims to accelerate the commercialization of early stage, clean energy technologies emanating from New York's research institutions and emerging companies. The event is free. Register online.
RIT Entrepreneurs Conference: 10/24
The Rochester Institute of Technology is hosting its eleventh annual Entrepreneurs Conference on Friday, October 24 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Ted Dziuba, co-founder of Milo.com, an online commerce site acquired by eBay in 2012. Attendees can choose three sessions from a variety of topics such as Crowd Funding, Legal Issues, or Technology Commercialization. Register online.
Pre-Seed Workshop Now Accepting Applications
Apply today for the Rochester Pre-Seed Workshop, presented by High Tech Rochester, which runs November 6, 7 and 14. To learn more, email Mike Riedlinger at HTR.
UR Students: Apply to the Student Incubator
The University of Rochester has opened student incubator space at High Tech Rochester, made possible by Simon alumnus Mark S. Ain ’67S (MBA). Student Incubator companies will have access to all client amenities within the HTR Lennox Tech Enterprise Center, as well as access to High Tech Rochester’s Director of New Ventures and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, who can provide additional coaching, mentoring, and connections. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; Rochester students at any level of study can apply. The incubator is accessible on the bus loop. Learn more about eligibility requirements and download an application.
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