UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for the first workshop of 2019

Learning at The EDGE
Wednesday, February 20th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
The EDGE, 2627 10th Avenue
From incubation to exit. Scott and Tracy Comas will tell the story of their start up, Hygia Health Systems, which they grew and recently sold to Stryker. Join us for learning, networking and snacks. This event is free of charge and open to everyone.
Startup Weekend
Friday, March 1st - Sunday, March 3rd
The EDGE, 2627 10th Avenue
This innovative program, sponsored by Techstars and playing out in communities all around the world, is being offered to anyone interested in being part of the start-up scene in Tuscaloosa. With or without your own idea, you can join a team and work together to evolve from idea to business concept.

Start-up weekend is open to everyone - community members, students and faculty. If interested in participating, sponsoring or coaching, contact us.

The Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Business Plan Competition
Tuesday, March 26th, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Bryant Conference Center
Save the date for the 5th Annual Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Business Plan Competition. UA students can pitch their business ideas and compete for over $100,000 in prizes, including a $50,000 grand prize, other cash prizes and numerous other services of value (including space in the new EDGE).

Also, in 2019 The Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute, in association with The Alabama Small Business Development Center, is hosting a community (non-student) business plan competition with a $5k first place prize, a $3k second place prize and a $2k third place prize. Winners also receive free membership at The EDGE and consulting from our partners.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners