Startup Fundamentals Online Workshops
What: Startup Fundamentals Workshops are offered in collaboration with the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the Robert H. Smith School of Business and Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute at the Clark School of Engineering. All sessions are offered virtually via Zoom platform and many (but not all) are recorded and are available on our StartupUMD YouTube Channel.
Place: All sessions are offered virtually via Zoom platform. Please see schedule for registration details.
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June 2024 Online Workshop Schedule
Fundraising for Startup Founders: Strategies for Success
New startup founders often make mistakes when raising money for their venture. We invited an experienced investor to demystify essential strategies for successful fundraising. We’ll delve into critical topics, including optimal timing for engaging investors, constructing a robust investor pipeline, and executing effective outreach techniques. By establishing a solid foundation, you’ll be better prepared for a successful fundraising campaign.
When: Tuesday, June 4 | 3:30-4:30 PM
Presenter: Mike Ravenscroft, Managing Director, Maryland Momentum Fund, University System of Maryland.
I-Corps Info Session
I-Corps Info Sessions are an informal opportunity to meet the University of Maryland I-Corps team and ask questions related to Business Model Generation, Customer Discovery, and Regional I-Corps programs, as well as NSF National I-Corps programs. They are offered monthly and are casual so feel free to bring lunch.
Wednesday, June 5 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Funding Sources for the University of Maryland Startups
The University of Maryland offers access to over $1 million in funding to startups founded to develop University innovations into products or services benefitting the public. Find out details about funding programs to validate technology, form your startup, enhance R&D and other. We will also discuss some startup opportunities available to any state of Maryland-based startups, or University System of Maryland affiliated startups.
When: Tuesday, June 18 | 9:00-10:00 AM
Presenter: Alla McCoy, Director, Startup Support, UM Ventures
Startup Guide for UMD Faculty and Graduate Students
The University of Maryland and the State of Maryland have an abundance of resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. This workshop will provide an overview of the resources and programs, and a suggested path to navigate them in the most efficient way. The workshop is designed specifically for faculty and graduate student startups based on university innovations.
When: Wednesday, June 26, 1:00-2:00 PM
Presenter: Josh Doying, Startup Success Manager, UM Ventures
Navigating Conflicts of Interest at UMD: Keeping Your Research Above Question and Your Career on Track
Conflicts of interest (COI) are a common occurrence in a university environment, and managing them is crucial to maintaining the integrity of research, scholarship, instruction, and administrative functions. Join us for a workshop led by the University of Maryland’s Conflict of Interest Committee Chair and members, where you will learn about what constitutes COI, how and when to disclose potential COI, and the importance of following a COI management plan to ensure research integrity.
During this workshop, we will cover a range of topics including university policy, what constitutes a COI, how to disclose potential COIs, and managing potential conflicts--with a special emphasis on entrepreneurship. We will also address tricky situations that may arise and provide information on the resources available at UMD to help you navigate conflicts of interest.
The goal of this workshop is to provide you with the knowledge and awareness to help keep your research results above question and your career on track. By attending this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of the importance of managing conflicts of interest and how to do so effectively.
This workshop will be held IN PERSON only, no online link will be provided. We encourage all researchers to attend and look forward to seeing you there.
Presenters: COI Committee at UMD:
Patrick G. O'Shea, PhD; Professor, ECE, IREAP; Chair, Conflict of Interest Committee, University of Maryland
Beth Brittan-Powell, PhD; Director, Research Compliance Initiatives, University of Maryland
Felicia Metz, JD; Associate Director, UM Ventures, University of Maryland
When: Thursday, June 27th, 3:00-4:30 PM
Where: 1412 Van Munching Hall (Smith School of Business building)
Click here to register. We will send a calendar invite to everyone who RSVPs.
Watch videos of previous workshops on our YouTube channel.
