2020 UNC Innovation Showcase Application Deadline

Do you have an idea that can make a social, economic or environmental impact? Now is your chance to share it with the UNC innovation and entrepreneurial community. Apply by Feb. 10 to present or exhibit your venture, innovative research project or initiative at the 2020 UNC Innovation Showcase on Apr. 9. Join the most... Read more »

NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Development & Commercialization Strategy Workshop

This two half-day virtual workshop sponsored by Innovate Carolina and hosted by the Small Business Technology Development Center is open to faculty seeking SBIR/STTR proposal development support. The training will be highly interactive with a variety of speakers and panelists. The content prepares attendees for future NIH submissions in September 2020 or later. Workshop dates... Read more »

NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Development & Commercialization Strategy Workshop

This two half-day virtual workshop sponsored by Innovate Carolina and hosted by the Small Business Technology Development Center is open to faculty seeking SBIR/STTR proposal development support. The training will be highly interactive with a variety of speakers and panelists. The content prepares attendees for future NIH submissions in September 2020 or later. Workshop dates... Read more »

1789 Community Yoga

Every entrepreneur, big or small, benefits from relaxation techniques and a focus on mental well-being. Yoga provides clarity of mind, promotes creativity and builds confidence through trying something new — all of which are invaluable to entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or already underway. It is also an awesome way to step away from... Read more »

Meet the Mentors

Do you know there are 15 mentors at 1789 ready to talk to students about ideas, help them navigate innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities on campus and guide them through building prototypes, completing secondary market research, considering social impact, incorporating, branding, visualizing data, seeking funding? Attend this Meet the Mentor Series to learn a little more... Read more »

Finding Your Zone of Genius

Melissa Carrier, Director of UNC Social Innovation, will facilitate an activity around the four different zones of function that Gay Hendricks identified in his book, The Big Leap.  Dr. Tierney Bates, Interim Executive Director of University Career Services and sought-after speaker and facilitator in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion, fundraising and career coaching... Read more »

Minority Startup Meet and Greet

The session is a great chance to learn about the experiences of minority entrepreneurs by talking directly with startup founders who are historically underrepresented in this sector and who want to build relationships with minority students. You’ll also discover how to tap into a campus network and community for Black entrepreneurs that the student-led Black... Read more »

Startup Meet and Greet

Being an entrepreneur is all about connecting and collaborating, so why not get started now? This session is open to all UNC-Chapel Hill students and hosted by Innovate Carolina and University Career Services. You’ll have the chance to talk directly with startups that are looking to meet innovative Carolina students who have an interest in... Read more »