TwoDegrees Takes Home the Prize
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Congratulations to FAU Tech Runway alumnus,
Two Degrees for winning "Judge Favorite" in the 2019 Innovate Downtown pitch competition in Coral Springs!
The competition recognized some of the region's most innovative startups including two additional FAU Tech Runway alumni,
Mind&Melody and
SciKey Diagnostics. To watch all 12 pitch presentations, click
here. To read the full press release, click the link below.
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Only One Week Left to Apply!
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Calling all innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs! There is only one week left to apply for the FAU Tech Runway® 2019 Launch Competition.
Many of you are in the home stretch of your competition applications. To help answer your last minute questions, join us at the
BioFlorida Chapter
event, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at the FAU John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
Prefer an event that's further South? Then check out our
Take Off with Tech Runway
informational event, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Student Union located at FAU’s Davie Campus.
Applications are due on March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
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TechGarage Expands to Belle Glade
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Thanks to a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County, TechGarage will be expanding their program to four additional sites in the Glades area and hiring new robotics coaches.
The partnership will allow 600 elementary and middle school aged youths to participate in classes twice a week. The classes will include building and programming land robotics, drones and underwater robotics for STEAM competitions with their peers. In addition, each location will be equipped with a laser cutter, 3D printers, CAD software, a computer lab for advanced programming and much more.
TechGarage is proudly housed at FAU Tech Runway and has impacted the lives of hundreds of at-risk children in South Florida.
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Humanizing Technology: Product & Design
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Would you like to learn more about how users interact with your product? If so, apply for the “Humanizing Technology: Product and Design” bootcamp, hosted by 500 Startups Miami. The two-day intensive bootcamp will help you dive into the strategies and techniques that startups need to iterate their products based on their customers.
Early-stage founders with a product in pre-seed, seed and post-seed stages that have not yet raised a Series A or equity round are encouraged to apply. A maximum of 20 startup teams will be selected.
Applications are due on Monday, March 11.
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Cade Prize Now Accepting Applications
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The 10th Annual Cade Prize, sponsored by the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention is currently accepting applications. The competition will reward inventors and entrepreneurs who demonstrate a creative approach to addressing problems ​in their field, ​resulting in an innovative idea that has market potential.
Prizes include $50,000 in cash awards, with a $25,000 first place, a $15,000 second place and a $10,000 third place award.
Applications are due on Sunday, March 10.
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Fireside Chat with Jan Bednar
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Google for Startups
, FAU Tech Runway and
The SilverLogic
invite you to a Fireside Chat with Jan Bednar, 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the SilverLogic in Boca Raton. The chat will feature FAU Tech Runway alumnus and ShipMonk founder, Jan Bednar.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and hear from Jan on his entrepreneurial journey and insights into launching a startup. Seating is limited.
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Meet the Angels at FAU Tech Runway
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In our world of mass information – and sometimes, disinformation – it is crucial for entrepreneurs to make smart decisions to secure the success of their unique business goals. Pursuing new and innovative ways to fund their ventures is part of that smart decision making. That's where Meet the Angels comes in!
Join us for the signature event from
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 29 at FAU Tech Runway in Boca Raton.
Meet the Angels is South Florida’s premier educational networking event for entrepreneurs. It connects them with investors, leaders and experts who build lucrative relationships with venture companies, the smart way.
In addition, investors and angel organizations gain exposure to South Florida's broader startup community while networking with fellow investors.
Live streaming is available to those who cannot attend in person. To purchase both in-person and livestream event tickets, click the link below.
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7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 13
Signature Grand, Davie
6 – 9 p.m. March 13
Funky Buddha Brewery, Oakland Park
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. March 20
Biergarten Boca, Boca Raton
6 – 8 p.m. March 20
Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton
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3 – 4:30 p.m. March 22
J.W. Marriott, Miami
7:30 – 9:15 a.m. March 29
Hilton, West Palm Beach
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. April 6
Student Union, FAU Boca Raton Campus
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