Volume 1, Issue 7 | 10.18.2013
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The Future of Tech Transfer and Entrepreneurship at the University: 10/21
The Office of Technology Transfer in cooperation with the Center for Entrepreneurship present the latest installment of the F.I.R.E. Series, “Introducing UR Ventures, the Future of Technology Transfer at the University of Rochester,” on Monday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Class of '62 Auditorium, School of Medicine. A number of panelists will present on topics ranging from research to intellectual property to invention disclosure over the course of a single half-day session. In addition, the Office of Technology Transfer is also announcing its new identity, UR Ventures. Our aim is to be a world leader in how academic research is commercialized. The formal portion of the event will be followed by an open house at the UR Ventures offices in G-11311 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, although a slight fee for parking may apply.
Pre-Seed Workshop Now Accepting Applications
Apply today for the Rochester Pre-Seed Workshop, presented by High Tech Rochester, which starts October 24. There are only spots for 12 teams. To learn more, email Mike Riedlinger at HTR.
Breast Cancer Startup Challenge: Submit Letters of Intent
The Avon Foundation (AF), The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and The Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI) are partnering to accelerate and increase the volume of technology transfer and commercialization of Federal agency and AF grantee inventions. Using selected NCI inventions from the HHS patent portfolio and an AF grantee invention, we are organizing a first-of-a-kind national, university student-based competition (that may also involve faculty, alumni, regional entrepreneurs and other professionals), the Breast Cancer Startup Challenge. To enter, all teams must join the CAI Startup Challenge Wiggio Group, as well as create their own team Wiggio Group. To join Wiggio, an online platform, email Jonathan Liu to request a private invitation. Teams must submit a Letter of Intent no later than November 1 and only 10 teams will be accepted.
Syracuse Startup Weekend: 11/15-11/17
Take an idea and turn it into a reality in just 54 hours at Syracuse Startup Weekend. Work on innovative ideas, develop new skills, and compete to win AMAZING prizes. Network with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals to kick start your career! Register online for the weekend taking place on Friday, November 15 to Sunday, November 17 at the Syracuse Tech Garden, 235 Harrison St., Syracuse. Tickets are $50 for students and $99 for developers, designers, and non-technical folks.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Events: 11/18-11/22
Save these dates! The Center for Entrepreneurship is organizing several events, free and open to the public, to celebrate the 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement encouraging people to pursue entrepreneurial ideas.
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Wednesday, November 20 @ Noon | LeChase Hall, Genrich-Russling Room
CFE Lecture featuring Ted Ruppel, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Compliance Officer for Vascular Dynamics, Inc., a medical device company developing a novel treatment for Resistive Hypertension
Register online or call 585.406.5004
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Wednesday, November 20 @ 4:45 p.m. | Gleason Hall, Room 318/418
Warner Lunch Hour: "An Online Course on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Educators," hosted by Dean Raffaella Borasi, Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development
Registration not required
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UR Entrepreneurs Film Screening: The Startup Kids
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A conversation with Elizabeth Schirmer, Vice President of Sales and Customer Advocacy for Sweetwater Energy and founder of Untapped Shores International, a non-profit organization with the vision of a world where every person has the means to grow their own food, regardless of geographic location.
Rice Business Plan Competition for Grad Students Now Accepting Applications
The 2014 Rice Business Plan Competition is now accepting applications. Only current graduate and doctoral students are eligible to apply (see eligibility requirements). Submissions are due February 21, 2014 and they require: 1) Creating an account on the iStart online platform; 2) Application; and 3) Executive Summary; and there is also an Optional Video Pitch that is strongly encouraged. Apply online today.
Apply for The Startup USA, Reality Show for College Entrepreneurs
The Startup USA, is a reality show for budding-driven-to-achieve college entrepreneurs with a crowd-funding platform. Startups can be entered in the following categories of Art, Comics, Dance, Design, Fashion, Film, Food, Games, Music, Photography, Publishing, and Technology. Every startup must have a clear project goal, like making an album, a book, an app, or a work of art. Entries must be submitted online by November 20, 2013. Please email the Center for Entrepreneurship if you are interested in applying.
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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