Tech Runway's 5-Year Economic Impact Numbers Released
At Tech Runway's Maverick Reception last November, we proudly unveiled to the audience our fifth annual economic report. Rhys L. Williams, associate vice president and managing director, commented: "The success of FAU Tech Runway’s entrepreneurs since the program’s inception five years ago is nothing short of astonishing"
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2020 Launch Competition
FAU Tech Runway’s annual Launch Competition provides promising ventures and talented entrepreneurs the opportunity to join the year-long Venture Class program.
Winners of the Launch Competition receive:
- Entrepreneurial skills instruction (including I-Corps instruction).
- Preferred access to regional business and tech events.
- Free on-site co-working space.
- Introductions to potential sources of early-stage capital.
- Structured team mentoring based on the MIT Venture Mentoring Service.
- Over $100,000 in cash awards.
- Marketing assistance
- Student intern support.
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20Lighter Presenting at BDB Breakfast Featuring Entrepreneurs
At the Business Development Board Breakfast yesterday, Thursday, Jan.23, 130 BDB members heard the success stories of three female founders including Dr. Jess Barnes, Founder of 20Lighter, a venture class 7 company.
Dr. Barnes was happy to share what she and Dr. Gerry Dembrowski have accomplished with 20Lighter and the role the BDB and Tech Runway have played in their relocation of HQ to Palm Beach County.
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FAU's Research Encounter is your opportunity to interact with the future of innovation by exploring the
research happening right in your backyard. From robotic dogs to DNA taste tests and autonomous go-carts, FAU researchers will show how they are changing our world.
The event will take place
Feb. 12, 2020, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Boca Raton, FL.
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“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.
Join us 2 – 6 p.m., Thursday, March 19 to gain exclusive access to:
- Expert advice from the region’s leading investors
- In-depth knowledge of current issues and latest trends related to growth funding
- Top tips on best practices and processes
- Invaluable networking with entrepreneurs, major angel groups, investors, investment funds, tech leaders and startups.
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Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program
Florida Atlantic University is a network partner of Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program that offers on-campus instruction and access to local resources such as business leaders and mentors. They encourage veterans to sign up for entrepreneurship courses.
Deadline to apply is Feb. 27.
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What is the TRIN?
The FAU Tech Runway Investor Network (TRIN) is an organization that provides privileged access to investment opportunities for return-driven investors who are financially motivated to back talented FAU-connected entrepreneurs.
To learn more about this opportunity and the membership benefits you can enjoy,
CLICK HERE.
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6 p.m., Jan. 27
General Provision Downtown, Ft. Lauderdale
6 – 8 p.m., Jan. 28
Venture X West Palm Beach
9 – 10 a.m., Jan. 29
FREE WEBINAR
9:30 – 11 a.m., Jan. 29
TheVentureCity, Miami
6 – 8:30 p.m., Jan 29
Thynk Global, Miami
6 – 9 p.m., Jan. 29
General Provision Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Jan. 30
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Coral Gables
Jan 30 – 31
JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando
6 – 9 P.M., Jan. 30
Cendyn Spaces, Boca Raton
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Feb. 6
Brickell City Tower, Miami
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8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Feb. 7
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa
4 – 6 p.m., Feb. 10
Florida Polytechnic University
Feb. 11 – 12
Amalie Arena, Tampa
Feb. 12 – 14, 2020
Broward County Convention Center
5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Feb. 20
Hospice Resale Shop, Boca Raton
6:30 – 9 p.m., Feb. 24
The LAB, Miami
March 18 and 19, 2020
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
March 25, 2020
TBD
March 30 and 31, 2020
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
May 17 – 20, 2020
Gaylord Palms Resort and Spa, Orlando
June 15 – 17, 2020
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando
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