Only Two Weeks Left to Apply!
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Calling all innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs! There are only two weeks left to apply for the FAU Tech Runway® 2019 Launch Competition. We’re selecting 21 venture companies to join our year-long incubator and accelerator program, awarding $105,000 in cash investment awards and providing access to the region’s most talented mentors who will guide you down the path to success.
Many of you are in the home stretch of your Launch Competition applications. To help answer your last minute questions, join us at the
Take Off with Tech Runway
informational event, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Student Union located on FAU’s Davie Campus.
To view competition resources, click
here
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Applications are due on March 15 at 11:59 p.m.
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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 award, a $15,000 second place award and a $10,000 third place award.
Applications are due on Sunday, March 10.
For more information and to apply, click the link below.
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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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A Chat Between Two Founders
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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, Steven Fleisher; and FAU Tech Runway mentor and The SilverLogic co-founder, 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.
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The City of Coral Springs announced the 12 finalists for their annual Innovation Downtown competition. This year's finalists include two FAU Tech Runway alumni,
Two Degrees and
Mind&Melody. The competition recognizes some of the region's most talented creators, startups, entrepreneurs and artists.
Finalists will pitch their ideas
tonight, March 1 to a panel of distinguished judges. Later, they will showcase to the public during the Unplugged event tomorrow, March 2, where two winners and a "crowd favorite" will be announced.
To view the full list of finalists, click
here. To attend tonight's pitch event, RSVP at the link below.
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5:30 – 8:30 p.m. March 1
1909, West Palm Beach
6 – 8 p.m. March 4
Voltaire, West Palm Beach
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. March 5
Lynn University, Boca Raton
Limited to 20 attendees
March 5, 6 and 7
Tallahassee, Florida
6 – 8 p.m. March 6
Yard House, North Palm Beach
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. March 6
Greenberg Traurig Offices, Miami
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8:30 – 10:30 a.m. March 8
The Tower Club, Ft. Lauderdale
7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 13
Signature Grand, Davie
6 – 8 p.m. March 20
Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton
3 – 4:30 p.m. March 22
J.W. Marriott, Miami
6 – 8 p.m. March 28
The Silverlogic, Boca Raton
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Applications due: March 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Now Accepting Applications
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Now Accepting Applications
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