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Save the Date: Maverick Reception

Save the date for FAU Tech Runway's 5th Annual Maverick Reception from 6 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2020. Celebrate six years of innovation and launching South Florida’s next generation of global entrepreneurs.

The virtual event will highlight and celebrate the success of FAU Tech Runway’s entrepreneurs and those who play a vital role in assisting these ventures. With your support, FAU Tech Runway will continue to provide instruction, mentoring, intern support, marketing assistance, capital-raising guidance and more.

Pre-register for this free event, support our entrepreneurs and watch our save the date video below.

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On Tuesday, Sept. 15, FAU Tech Runway enjoyed a phenomenal turnout and had an engaging talk with John Duffy, founder and CEO of 3Cinteractive, as he inspired entrepreneurs and the public audience with his journey of launching and scaling his company. Duffy also provided unique insights on commercializing tech-based ventures, and shared his passion for helping to grow the regions technology ecosystem.

Join FAU Tech Runway for the next Entrepreneurs' XChange from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 with Robert Flippo, CEO and co-founder of MobileHelp, as he relays his journey of launching and scaling his company. Flippo will discuss unique insights on commercializing healthcare information technology, tackling hardware and software development simultaneously and more. Register for this free event below.

Necessities for Children Recognized by United Nations

Necessities for Children, a Venture Class 8 company, was nominated and selected by the United Nations (UN) Association of the United States of America, Broward County chapter, as one of their UN Day Honorees, for exhibiting support for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Necessities for Children will be honored at the Virtual UN Day Celebration, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 22, on Zoom. For more information about this event click here.

Patented Technology of the Future

Guident, a Venture Class 8 company, recently announced its exclusive license of a U.S. patent from the Research Foundation of the State of New York. With this patent, Guident can manufacture technology for electric and hybrid vehicles to help recover a vehicle’s vibrational energy, which is lost due to road irregularities such as accelerating and braking. This technology can add up to 15 miles more than the average mileage of a fully charged vehicle and can be used to augment gasoline-powered vehicles. When used in a hybrid vehicle, it will help reduce gasoline usage up to four percent.

This acclaimed technology received the Research and Development (R&D) Award as one of the 100 most significant technology innovations around the world by R&D Magazine.

Read more about the patent here.

The FAU Wave Competition, an undergraduate applied research and entrepreneurial competition that provides seed funding for innovative projects, is now accepting applications.

Applications are due by Oct 12th. To learn more about this competition and to apply, click the link below.

APPLY HERE

BioFlorida is now accepting applications for their BioPitch competition for early-stage life science companies to pitch to investors in a closed-door session. Selected finalists will present their pitches at the BioFlorida conference on Thurs., Oct. 29. The winning company will be awarded $10,000.

Deadline to apply is extended to Sept. 30

APPLY HERE

Office Depot has partnered with Selfmade, an online business education website for females, to sponsor 200 scholarships for female entrepreneurs. Through a 10-week interactive business course, led by a roster of industry thought leaders, entrepreneurs will gain assistance to help them start and grow their businesses.

Scholarships are open to all female entrepreneurs and small business owners, focusing on women of color, women from underserved and underrepresented communities and women trailblazers who seek support. Features and benefits of Selfmade include:

More than 15 hours of live instruction in all facets of how to start a company.
One-on-one coaching and group chats with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Customizable templates for profit and loss statements, pitch decks, marketing assets and more.
Access to world-class experts in technology, finance, marketing, sales and investing.

Applications are due by Sept. 27. *Please reference FAU Tech Runway when asked how you heard about this opportunity by entering "#DepotDifference Partner."

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FAU's College of Business has a fast-paced certificate course called Entrepreneur Boot Camp. This eight-week course is open to all entrepreneurs and small business owners, and offers them the tools needed to write a successful business plan, find financial backing, learn marketing plans and more.

After completion of the boot camp, entrepreneurs will be better prepared to apply for FAU Tech Runway's year-long program and/or enter the FAU Business Plan Competition in order to continue to scale their businesses.

In-person classes begin Sept. 28, and will be conducted at FAU's Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses.

To view the FAU College of Business' brochure click here.

Calling All Startups

Learn how to let your product drive your growth, and acquire, retain and increase your number of customers, during the VentureCity Product-Led Growth Week from Oct. 5 to 9.

You will learn how to design products in a user-centric way, make data-driven decisions, fundraise and more.

Application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 30

APPLY HERE

Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program

Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship has a Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, executive directors and presidents of small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Apply for the four-month, nine-session, training program, which focuses on growth, leadership expertise and financial success. Sessions begin in January.

To learn more and to apply to the program, view the three program options below:

The Harvard Business School (HBS) Alumni Angels of South Florida will be hosting their first pitch competition for local entrepreneurs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Each startup company will have 30 minutes to present, followed by a question and answer session with HBS Angel Investors and experienced entrepreneurs.

Three companies will be selected to win cash prize awards and will have the opportunity to pitch in front of the HBS Alumni Angels in their upcoming pitch night.

Join the Cade Prize for two free virtual events featuring FAU Tech Runway's venture companies BiUwAVe, a Venture Class 6 company, PQ Secure Technologies, a Venture Class 5 company, and Engineering Technologies, parent company of The Platypus, a Venture Class 8 company.

At the Cade Prize Awards Ceremony, slated for 7 p.m., Sept. 30, winners of prizes totaling $50,000 will be announced.

Join the Florida Venture Forum for the 13th Annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference and the 10th Annual Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition on Oct. 14 and 15.

This is an opportunity to reach the next level of expansion through meaningful interaction and exposure to the angel investor and early-stage venture capital communities in Florida and beyond.

Florida Atlantic University is hosting the third annual Data Science, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Conference on Saturday, Nov. 14. The conference will take place on a virtual platform for conversations on data science, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) across the boundaries of academia, government and business.

Presenters registration deadline is Oct. 12 and non-presenters registration deadline is Nov. 13