Weekly Update for April 2020 | Week 1 | Volume 29

WEEKLY UPDATE | Innovation @ Georgia Tech

Innovation doesn't stop regardless of where you are in the world! Explore the various upcoming virtual opportunities for funding and advancing your idea. Have an idea and don't know where to start? Book a one-one IdeaBuzz session with Student Innovation to discuss your possible next steps. Updates on Georgia Tech's response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Office of Undergraduate Educate FAQ.

Deadlines | Resources

Laptops available for students in need The Georgia Tech Library has a limited quantity of laptops available for long-term loan for students in need. Students can request a laptop by emailing  customersupport@library.gatech.edu. For students in need of a computer, a variety of laptops/tablets are available for no-cost, long-term loan and can be shipped to addresses off campus or picked up on campus by appointment. There are a number of other resources available. Click here to find out more. Open to undergraduate and graduate students!

ACCelerate: ACC Smithsonian Creativity and Innovation Festival This festival is a unique gather of all ACC institutions to celebrate creativity and innovation with a specific focus on engineering, science, arts, and design. Georgia Tech students, faculty and staff can submit completed, innovative, trans-disciplinary projects at the intersection of science, engineering, art, design, and technology for consideration in the showcase.  Selected projects participants will receive an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. from April 9-11, 2021. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff! Application deadline:  Monday, Apr. 20

Register by April 20

Community Stuff

ATDC HealthTech Presents: What’s Your Future Story? "Businesses of all kinds are being impacted by the current health crisis. In this discussion panel targeted to startup founders across industries, guest speaker Kristine Sickels discusses how leaders can handle the unexpected in a proactive and thoughtful way. We will discuss how the critical choices we make now, in the midst of crisis, will determine the future story of our businesses. Kristine will provide practical recommendations on approaches we can in times of crisis take to ensure our future story is the one WE want to tell." Date:  Today, Apr. 2 Time:  5 pm - 6 pm Location: Virtual Register today.

ATDC Digital Event: Coffee with a Catalyst Join ATDC for a conversation with a catalyst. This is a great opportunity ask any question on how you can advance your startup. Date:  Friday, Apr. 3 Time:  9 am - 10 am Location:   https://bluejeans.com/4242758574 Register today.

How to Successfully Raise Startup Capital in the U.S. During/After Pandemic Join Astra Global for part 1 of a 4-part series on startup funding. Part 1 is a panel of Venture Capitalists discussing How to Successfully Raise Startup Capital in the U.S. During/After the Pandemic? Purchase your ticket by clicking here! Open to ALL students, faculty and staff! Date : Tuesday, Apr. 14 Time : 10 am - 11:30 am Location:   Virtual Cost: $29

Upcoming Funding Opportunities

Pitchfest: Pitch A VC Via Zoom Valor Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm, invites early stage software startups to pitch to their idea to venture capitalists in a round. Event is free to pitch and $25 to view pitches. Pitch session A: Friday, Apr. 3 or Pitch session B: Friday, April 10

Apply to pitch your idea to a VC (venture capitalist).

Startup Runway Applications now open Under-represented founds can apply to participate in the Atlanta or Chicago Startup Runway pitch event. Pitch your idea and receive funding. "The mission of Startup Runway is introducing top under-represented founders to their first professional investor. Under-represented founders lead 40% of all startups, yet receive less than 5% of venture capital. At Startup Runway, together we turn this funding gap into an onramp." Deadline for Atlanta: Thursday, Apr. 23 Deadline for Chicago: Thursday, May 21

Apply today!

Small Business Covid-19 Resource List

Student Innovation Resources Folder We have created a resources folder for you. We will update this on a regular basis. Click the link or the logo to view/download these resources.

Alice's COVID-19 Business Resource Center Alice is a free platform available geared towards helping businesses launch and grow. Alice is offering $10,000 grants and key information to ensure your business success. Apply for a $10K grant & find a wealth of resources.

Facebook Small Business Grants Program Facebook will be offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries. Sign up to hear more updates by clicking here.

U.S. Small Business Administration Guidance & Loan Resources The US Small Business Administration has a number of guidance and loans available to all small businesses. Read more about the program and apply by clicking here.

Truist Small Business Administration Loan Program Truist is working with the SBA to provide federally guaranteed loans to small businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic (CARES) Act. Read more about the program and apply by clicking here.

MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund Anyone impact by canceling events and other programming can apply for financial support by applying to MusiCares. Read more about the program and apply by clicking here.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide Find guidance on legal policies and programs currently being offered and your possibly next steps. Read more about the programs by clicking here.

Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund Invest Atlanta has established a continuity loan program with $1.5 million in funding from the City of Atlanta. The fund offers small businesses zero-interest loans to add cash flow, lack of working capital to fulfill product orders, etc. Read more and apply by clicking here.

SCORE Remote Mentoring Available A network of business mentors are available to discuss the health of your startup for free. Read more and apply by clicking here.

Stay Informed

IdeaBuzz    Submit your idea & we will partner one-on-one with you to move YOUR idea forward! Set up an Idea Session today! Cofounder Buzz    Want to expand your team or join a team that already has an idea?  Join a team or expand your team by clicking below! Register your interest today! Curious about innovation? Visit our website innovation.gatech.edu.

Don't Miss These Future Events Drone Pilots: How to secure FAA Complex Waivers Event date: Thu., Apr. 9 Join Curiosity Labs for a class on FAA Complex Waivers, led by the drone experts at SkyFire. Government Funding for Startups Event date: Mon., Apr. 13 Connie Casteel (ATDC, Georgia Tech) will help startups understand government funding opportunities and the application process. More Event & Resources

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