Events

THE WORLD’S LARGEST AND RICHEST INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDENT STARTUP COMPETITION Hosted and organized by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, which is Rice University’s internationally-recognized initiative devoted to the support of entrepreneurship, and Rice Business, the Rice Business Plan Competition offers an educational program mirroring real-world experience through this multi-day event for student startups from across the world. […]

The E-Team Program, part of the VentureWell Accelerator, supports student ventures as you embark down the path you’re likely to take as an innovator and entrepreneur. We help you advance your invention through a powerful mix of up to $25,000 in grant funding, entrepreneurship training, mentorship by dedicated staff, national recognition, and networking with peers and […]

Join us at the Pava Center for Entrepreneurship Open House for an incredible opportunity to dive into the world of innovation at Johns Hopkins. Discover everything we have to offer, meet our amazing staff, and explore our dynamic programs. Don’t miss your chance to learn how to be awarded funding for your startup idea, network […]

Student teams that compete at CMU VC are offered a unique value proposition: exposure, funding, and feedback. Early-stage companies require significant prototyping funds before a working product can materialize. In order to help teams grow from the experience, the CMU VC aims to objectively reward innovative teams with capital, services, and constructive feedback from experts in a variety […]

Hosted by the Center for Leadership Education, HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge (formerly the JHU Business Plan Competition) is an annual startup competition that challenges Johns Hopkins students to develop a business plan around a novel idea and pitch their plan to industry leaders. Throughout two stages of competition held during the spring of each year, […]

The 6th Annual Technology Transformation Conference brings Maryland-based technology organizations and professionals together to educate one another regarding the newest and most exciting technologies of the day, as well as to discuss and find new ways to collaborate and apply this knowledge and these emerging technologies to their own business. An Enhanced Experience at the […]

Mark your calendars for the inaugural showcase to celebrate the nine student ventures selected for the first-ever Pava LaPere Innovation Awards.  All nominated student ventures will have an opportunity to expo at the showcase as well. This event will showcase nine groundbreaking ventures led by student innovators from postsecondary institutions in the region. Each venture […]

Anchor Ventures invites you to hear from industry leaders Rahul Singhvi and Dan Edelstein as they reflect on their respective biotech careers and share lessons from each chapter, from start-up to exit. Baltimore’s tech community is invited to this intimate discussion that will provide insight and inspiration for your own leadership journey, covering a range […]