Engagement opportunities for students this 2019 Fall Quarter<\/p>\n
RSVP:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Students & Startups Info Sessions \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, September 25<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Noon-1:00pm \u2013 HUB 332<\/strong><\/p>\n The Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship works with students of every major and discipline across campus. We provide students with real-world experiences, mentoring, business skills, prize money, and more. Whether students are merely curious about startups or passionate about starting their own company, the Buerk Center will meet students where they are and help them take the steps they need to achieve their entrepreneurial goals! Learn more at one of our info sessions:\u00a0https:\/\/catalyst.uw.edu\/webq\/survey\/eliad\/376771<\/p>\n Register for Fall:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Two 2-credit classes<\/strong><\/p>\n Open to all Undergraduate & Graduate students from any department. No experience necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n Environmental\u00a0Innovation Practicum (2 credits, credit\/no-credit) | Tuesdays |\u00a04\u00a0to\u00a05:50 pm<\/a><\/p>\n \ufffcCross-listed: ENTRE 443\/543, ENGR 498A, ENVIR 495<\/p>\n The environment is a huge issue right now. In this course, students experience how to create green innovations, and where innovations are needed, by learning from leading thinkers and entrepreneurs developing solutions.\u00a0Questions? E-mail Lauren Brohawn:\u00a0brohal@uw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Health Innovation Practicum (2 credits, credit\/no-credit) | Thursdays | 5 to 6:50 pm<\/a><\/p>\n Cross-listed: ENTRE 490 A \/ 579 A\/B<\/p>\n Top health and healthcare-related professionals will speak and coach students in this class while showcasing Seattle-based innovations in health. Students will form inter-disciplinary teams around project concepts chosen by the class. Questions? E-mail Terri Butler:\u00a0TLButler@uw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Join a Committee:\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0Startup Competitions Seek Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking for a leadership opportunity?\u00a0 Help build the buzz for our three high-profile startup competitions across campus: the\u00a0Holloman<\/em>\u00a0Health Innovation Challenge<\/a>, the\u00a0Alaska Airlines<\/em>\u00a0Environmental Innovation Challenge<\/a>, and the\u00a0Dempsey<\/em>\u00a0Startup Competition<\/a>! Email the Buerk Center to learn more:\u00a0uwbuerk@uw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Attend:\u00a0<\/strong>Buerk Center Drop-In Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n Every Wednesday through December 11<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0Noon \u2013 1:30 pm<\/em>\u00a0|\u00a0Dempsey Hall 211<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n You have questions, we have answers. Drop by the Buerk Center each Wednesday for a 1-1 conversation on how to start your entrepreneurial journey or take the next step! Open to all\u00a0students.<\/p>\n RSVP<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>I-Corps Program Info Session<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, October 2 | 2 \u2013 3 pm | Dempsey Hall 211<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Do you have an idea that you think has commercial potential? I-Corps grants provide $2,500 for teams to gain first-hand feedback from potential customers.\u00a0 Open to all. Registration suggested.<\/p>\n RSVP:\u00a0https:\/\/catalyst.uw.edu\/webq\/survey\/uwbuerk\/378326<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Attend:\u00a0<\/strong>Build Your Own Business (BYOB)<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, October 03 6:00-7:30pm | Dempsey Hall 211 (Series continues Oct 17<\/em><\/strong>th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Bring your\u00a0business\u00a0ideas and receive peer feedback and advice from startup experts in a unique, friendly environment for innovation.\u00a0Undergraduates only<\/em>, all majors. Every other Thursday during fall quarter.<\/p>\n RSVP<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Student Startups Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday, October\u00a008 | 9:30-11:30\u00a0am |\u00a0w\u01dd\u026b\u01ddb\u0294altx\u02b7\u00a0– Intellectual House<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Student-created startups and their progress will be featured by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship in this exciting, engaging event! Students, faculty, staff, and the public, are invited to come learn and hear from these startups about their entrepreneurial journey and showcase their innovations that were born at, or with help from, the University of Washington.<\/p>\n A range of student startups will be showcased, from early stage ideas in the tech space, to developing companies currently in the Jones + Foster Accelerator.<\/p>\n Open to all |\u00a0RSVP suggested\u00a0|\u00a0Breakfast refreshments provided<\/p>\n Attend:\u00a0<\/strong>Maker Mixer\u00a0and Rapid Prototyping<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, October\u00a016 |\u00a04 \u2013 6\u00a0pm | Fluke Hall Maker Space (Rm 215)<\/em><\/p>\n Have an idea? Now you just need to make it. Come meet others who can help you at the Maker Mixer where you\u2019ll hear about the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship competitions for solutions to all sorts of problems out there. You\u2019ll learn how to use the 3D printers, sewing machines, and other tools. Get inspired to create something grand.<\/p>\n Open to all students\u00a0|\u00a0Registration suggested<\/p>\n Apply:\u00a0<\/strong>The Lavin Entrepreneurship Program\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Open to all undergraduate students \u2013 all majors.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Do you dream of creating your own startup? Aspire to launch a business, disrupt a market or change the world with your big idea? If so, you need to be part of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program! The Lavin Program is a highly-competitive program for undergraduate entrepreneurs from all majors and disciplines across campus. Only the brightest, most passionate and driven students are accepted into the program each year. By combining curriculum with hands-on\u00a0learning, students gain the experience, skills and know-how to succeed in their future business ventures.\u00a0Application deadline: October 20.<\/strong>\u00a0Apply here:\u00a0lavin.washington.edu<\/p>\n Apply:\u00a0<\/strong>Entrepreneurship Minor (non-business majors)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Open to all non-business majors. Pre-reqs: ECON 200, ACCTG 219<\/em><\/p>\n Entrepreneurs come from every discipline. They are adept at turning novel ideas into reality, and are not afraid of challenging the status quo or tackling the big problems in society and science. But the truth is that it takes more than an idea to be successful: it takes the knowledge, experience, and network of a smart leader. Students who pursue the\u202fEntrepreneurship Minor\u202fare creative and energetic, with a critical eye for opportunities and the passion and skill to follow through.\u00a0Application deadline: October 25<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn more:\u00a0startup.uw.edu\/undergraduate-entrepreneurship-curriculum\/<\/p>\n Apply:\u00a0<\/strong>Entrepreneurship Certificate (non-MBA graduate students)<\/strong><\/p>\n Open to all non-MBA graduate and PhD students.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The Buerk Center\u2019s certificate in entrepreneurship prepares University of Washington graduate and PhD students for the world of start-ups and new technology enterprises. Our emphasis on cross-campus involvement means you\u2019ll take entrepreneurship courses alongside students from other disciplines, work with UW inventors on their market-ready applications, and have the opportunity to apply for fellowships in UW technology ventures or local angel funds. Certificate students, whose disciplines range from engineering and architecture to drama and medicine, take classes, gain real-world experience, and network with the region\u2019s most innovative entrepreneurs. Working together, students bring ideas to life. Rolling admissions.<\/p>\n