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Research Park Releases Report to Community

The Research Park at FAU released its 2018 Report to the Community in celebration of Economic Development Week. It highlighted the business contributions, scientific discoveries and collaborations of the Research Park companies and organizations, including FAU Tech Runway and the Technology Business Incubator. In 2018, these companies and organizations generated more than $4 billion in annual revenues; secured $127.5 million investment capital; employed 1,631 South Florida residents, including 296 FAU interns and graduates; 17 new U.S. patents were awarded; and the average employee salary was $73,332. This year, for the first time, the R&D spend was calculated and totaled $42.8 million. The Research Park continues to grow with 307 projected new hires in 2019. READ THE FULL REPORT

Fireside Chat with Entrepreneurs

Google for Startups, FAU Wave and The SilverLogic invite you to "A Chat Between Two Founders," 3 – 5 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at FAU's Board of Trustees room on the Boca Raton Campus. The chat will include FAU Tech Runway alumnus and Two Degrees founder and CEO, Steven Fleisher; and FAU Tech Runway mentor and The SilverLogic co-founder and CEO, David Hartmann. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and hear from these two successful founders on their entrepreneurial journey and insights into launching a startup. Seating is limited. PURCHASE TICKETS

Step into the Geek Tank

The MIT Enterprise Forum of South Florida's Geek Tank 6 competition is looking for companies solving problems in the medical industry.    Four top companies will be selected to live pitch their innovative medical industry solutions to a panel of investors and audience of fellow entrepreneurs.   The winner will be awarded $5,000 and an opportunity to participate in the next investment round. Business plans and pitch decks are due today, Feb. 15. To submit both, click the link below. APPLY NOW

Get Ready to Launch!

FAU Tech Runway is accepting applications for the 2019 Launch Competition. The competition is awarding $105,000 in cash investment awards, a year of free working space, C-Suite level mentoring and much more to winners. For application resources, including executive summary, business plan and pitch deck templates, click  here. To view the Launch Competition rules and regulations, click  here . Applications are due on  March 15  at  11:59 p.m. Good luck and get ready to launch! APPLY NOW

Creative Mornings Symmetry 8:30 – 10 a.m. Feb. 15 Historical Society, Palm Beach Child Rescue Coalition Annual Gala 6 p.m. Feb. 22 Delray Beach Marriott

13th Annual State of the CIO 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 13 Signature Grand, Davie InternetCoast Events

MIT Clean Energy Prize 2019 Applications Due: Feb. 17 FAU Tech Runway Launch Competition Applications Due: March 15 Young Startup Seed Pitchfest Now Accepting Applications

1 Million Cups Now Accepting Applications InternetCoast Opportunities

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