Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!
Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.
The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!). Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.
First Prize= $3,000
Second Prize = $2,000
Third Prize = $1,000
Cash prizes are available to the top 3 winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.
After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.
Winners also get...
• Free legal services
• Accounting advice
• Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator
• Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs
Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc39qqk-ZySnOveGMJ6ULBaGz6ODvvQvCds7Yc6S0w8_GdVhg/viewform ]]>Calling all Entrepreneurs!
The Innovators of Progress Scholarship Program is back, and better than ever! This program is provided by Markus Proctor, a generous UMBC alumni entrepreneur, and it is a competitive opportunity that allows students to experience entrepreneurship with funding until graduation. For 2022, they are looking to admit ambitious, high- achieving students who want to make a difference in their communities and fields.
Applications must be submitted to the selection committee no later than November 30th, 2021 via their website:
https://innovatorsofprogress.org.
Be sure to check out this awesome opportunity and begin the application process as quickly as possible, as lots of documentation is needed!
]]>Resumes and Cover Letters are being accepted to the Shattuck Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change which offers PAID internship opportunities within nonprofits and start-up companies. If you are looking for a fall internship, please be sure to consider applying. Also, if you already have an internship with a nonprofit or start-up lined up this fall, this program can fund your internship if you are not already being paid. The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 12th.
These are a Great Opportunities!
Are you ready to intern within a Start-up this Fall? Obtain a PAID internship in a Start-up!
Directions on how to APPLY can be found HERE- https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/careers/posts/111108
Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!
Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.
The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!). Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.
First Prize= $3,000
Second Prize = $2,000
Third Prize = $1,000
Cash prizes are available to the top 3 winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.
After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.
Winners also get...
• Free legal services
• Accounting advice
• Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator
• Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs
Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tKSffAL6-KoHpds9ZSam3SxD_ifM3cUyoz7Tgo1GTFU/prefill
Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!
Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.
The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!). Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.
First Prize= $3,000
Second Prize = $2,000
Third Prize = $1,000
Cash prizes are available to the top 3 winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.
After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.
Winners also get...
• Free legal services
• Accounting advice
• Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator
• Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs
Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tKSffAL6-KoHpds9ZSam3SxD_ifM3cUyoz7Tgo1GTFU/prefill
Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!
Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.
The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!). Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.
First Prize= $3,000
Second Prize = $2,000
Third Prize = $1,000
Cash prizes are available to the top 3 winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.
After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.
Winners also get...
• Free legal services
• Accounting advice
• Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator
• Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs
Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tKSffAL6-KoHpds9ZSam3SxD_ifM3cUyoz7Tgo1GTFU/prefill ]]>Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs!
Do you have an idea for a company or social impact venture? Are you ready to try out something new, take risks, and be your own boss? If you answered yes, then the Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is the perfect opportunity to do so! CBIC is a competition exclusively for UMBC students that awards up to $5,000 in cash prizes in BOTH the Technology and Innovation track AND the Social Impact track.
The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture. Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!). Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.
First Prize= $3,000
Second Prize = $2,000
Third Prize = $1,000
Cash prizes are available to the top 3 winners in both the Technology and Innovation track and the Social Impact Track.
After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the top winners.
Winners also get...
• Free legal services
• Accounting advice
• Membership at bwTECH@UMBC and the award winning Betamore incubator
• Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs
Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tKSffAL6-KoHpds9ZSam3SxD_ifM3cUyoz7Tgo1GTFU/prefill ]]>Date: February 24th from 12pm- 1:00pm
For accesses go to:
https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m8a3011fc71b1c5c5a408f90f65549db8
Attention all Retriever Entrepreneurs!
The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its first Speaker Series of the Spring Semester taking place TOMORROW! Come listen to UMBC Alumni and entrepreneur, Adrian Rosebrock, founder and CEO of PylmageSearch..
Come listen to his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned when creating a successful business. This event will be held virtually via Webex TOMORROW, February 24th from 12pm- 1:00pm.
Check out the flyer below for more information! https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/12/Adrian-Rosebrock-Speaker-Series-Flyer.pdf
Date: February 24th from 12pm- 1:00pm
For accesses go to:
https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=m8a3011fc71b1c5c5a408f90f65549db8
Attention all Retriever Entrepreneurs!
The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce its first Speaker Series of the Spring Semester! Come listen to UMBC Alumni and entrepreneur, Adrian Rosebrock, founder and CEO of PylmageSearch..
Come listen to his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned when creating a successful business. This event will be held virtually via Webex February 24th from 12pm- 1:00pm.
Check out the flyer below for more information! https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/12/Adrian-Rosebrock-Speaker-Series-Flyer.pdf
Presenter: John Kirby
Date: February 17 - 12 - 1pm
Location: This workshop will be held virtually.
To access go to:
https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=mf77235c47fd14a0499a73585a2d0e69e
This workshop will cover all funding sources for seed and early stage
companies from idea to acquisition. It will also include crowdfunding,
specifically GoFundMe and Kickstarter. Don’t miss it!
A little bit about John Kirby:
John has worked the majority of his business career as an entrepreneur in
small and midsize companies. Along the way, he founded and sold two
companies. A highlight was the sale of reachNET, a company he co-founded.
The company developed a wireless TTY for the deaf community and was sold
in 2001 to Telecommunication Systems (NASDAQ: TSYS).
He and his teams have mentored tech companies, been involved in tech
transfer from government and education to the private sector and assisted
veteran-led companies. John’s current company is Boat School Ventures,
which mentors and raises capital for early stage startups. He is also an
Adjunct Professor teaching Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland
Baltimore County (UMBC).
John was born and raised in Catonsville MD, and earned a BS degree from
the United States Naval Academy and an Executive MBA from Loyola
University. He is a veteran having served five years in the US Marine
Corps.
Check out the flyer below:
https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/files/2020/12/465F2F54-073B-4FFA-9192-86F242FD9EDC.png
