Supporting research-based startups at #UNC in all aspects of commercialization. Catalyzing an ecosystem of founders, entrepreneurs, and students.
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Last week KickStart held its Advisory Group Kick-off for the academic year. The group gathered at @Ackland to network with each other and celebrate the start of a full year of startup pitches.
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#UNC #Startups #Mentoring #Networking
Join us in celebrating the exceptional team responsible for our I-Corps Program. Today we are showcasing Mireya McKee, I-Corps Director, Instructor, and KickStart Director.
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#UNC #ICorps #NSF #innovation
KickStart Grant Awards are back and better than ever, with $2.8 million awarded over the past 13 years. All @UNC research-based startups are welcome to apply for support to reach commercial milestones.
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innovate.unc.edu/startup-acc…
#UNC #Funding #Startups
Gain a better understanding of the market potential for your innovation. Consider applying for the I-Corps Program at @UNC, offered in partnership with @NSF. Applications are due by September 30th.
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KickStart Grant Awards are now open! This program helps early-stage startups meet critical commercial milestones. Contact us for more information.
Apply here: innovate.unc.edu/startup-acc…
#Funding #startups
The I-Corps program at @UNC is a part of the Mid-Atlantic Hub led by the University of Maryland College Park, and the @NSF National Innovation Network.
Learn more at the link below:
innovate.unc.edu/startup-acc…
Reminding everyone that @NCBiotech’s latest Flash Grants cycle is still open, but this is a heftier application so act early.
The latest Flash Grant Cycle from @ncbiotech is now open! This program is designed to fund innovative early-stage life science ventures with grants up to $27k. Apply by September 13, 2023.
More info and apply here: ncbiotech.org/funding/grants…
Carolina Angel Network (CAN), presents their Venture Invest 101 Panel Presentation. Join this hybrid Q&A with two VCs and two founders from their portfolio. Find more information below.
KickStart is launching Carolina’s official inaugural Innovation Corps cohort by @NSF. This program assists innovators in gaining valuable insight into customer discovery, allowing them to make a greater social and economic impact possible.
Learn more: innovate.unc.edu/startup-acc…
Illumina Ventures Accelerator Program launches their Illumina Ventures Labs! Access fully equipped genomic labs, mentorship, and seed financing for early-stage startups in the US and UK.
Learn more: illuminaventures.com/resourc…
The latest Flash Grant Cycle from @ncbiotech is now open! This program is designed to fund innovative early-stage life science ventures with grants up to $27k. Apply by September 13, 2023.
More info and apply here: ncbiotech.org/funding/grants…
We are currently recruiting for the KickStart Advisory Group. KickStart Advisors meet monthly to provide critical advice to research-based startups at @UNC, furthering innovation in the local ecosystem.
Become our newest advisor here: tfaforms.com/4877751
The Translational Research Grant (TRG) supported by @NCBiotech has opened their Cycle 1. With grants of up to $110k funding projects that explore commercial development of university-held life sciences inventions.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/4ktwne73
Don’t forget to apply for the next Translational Research Grant (TRG) cycle supported by @NCBiotech by the August 23 (noon) deadline.
Don’t forget that our Grant Writing Support call is now open! Receive up to $4k in SBIR/STTR proposal support. Make sure to apply by August 5th at 5pm EST.
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This is the last week to apply for KickStart Venture Services’ fourth cohort of Venture Catalyst Fellows. Kickstart is looking to recruit talented graduate students and postdocs. Submit the form below along with your CV/resume by July 23rd.
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Join @OUP_VC in their final installment in Funding and Equity Webinar Series on August 23, 2023 at 12pm. Learn from industry experts how to build effective startup boards and grow funding.
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Our grant writing support call is now open! Receive up to $4k in SBIR/STTR proposal support. Apply below by August 5th at 5pm EST.
Apply here: tfaforms.com/4916108
Be sure to apply by July 23rd for the chance to be in the fourth cohort for the upcoming academic year. The Venture Catalyst Program partners entrepreneurial trainees with UNC-Chapel Hill innovators to commercialize their technology.
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Make sure you don’t miss out on Virginia and North Carolina teaming together to host AgBio 2023 on July 19th. This conference will share innovative solutions for bioscience and technology to farms.
Find more information and register here: tinyurl.com/3ha4mjd4