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​​IMPORTANT DATES

The UP/Start Venture Competition, an initiative of The Ratcliffe Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, focuses on incubating and building creative business ventures within the MICA community. Working with industry partners, UP/Start provides mentorship and capital to help nurture ideas into sustainable businesses. This year's virtual competition is only open to MICA Class of 2020 and 2021 students/alumni. 
 
MICA's UP/Start Venture Competition 2021 begins with Round 1! A panel of judges will review Round 1 online applications and select 12-15 applicants to participate in a virtual 'Pop Up and Pitch' on Friday, February 12, 2021. The top 8 ideas will then advance to the next round of competition and compete for $100,000 in funding! 
 
Please read full eligibility and criteria prior to applying.

*Awards payments are subject to U.S. and state income tax laws, and the payment of the award may be tax reportable. Grant recipients are responsible for reporting stipend payments to the proper taxing authorities, and are liable for any tax payments that may be due. ​
APPLY NOW
  • Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 5-6 PM EST: Virtual UP/Start info session. Register here.
  • Monday, January 25, 2021: Round 1 online application due by 11:59 PM EST
  • Friday, February 12, 2021: Round 1 'Pop Up and Pitch' exhibit
  • 8 Finalists participate in weekly cohort meetings & accelerator process: February-April 2021
  • Wednesday, April 14, 2021: UP/Start finale & Cohort Celebration

view last year's winners

Let's talk business soon!


Location

Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development 
Gateway - 1601 W. Mt Royal Avenue 

Telephone

410-225-2420

Email

creativeentrepreneurship@mica.edu
  • HOME
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Events and Opportunities
    • SCHOLARSHIP: Innovators of Progress
    • COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT: BALTIMORE BUSINESS LENDING
    • APPLY: Red Bull Arts Microgrant
    • APPLY: BCAN Scale Your Passion
    • APPLY: JHU SOCIAL INNOVATION LAB
    • MICA FREELANCE FRIDAYS
    • Resilient Growth Workshop Series
    • COMING SOON: MDVLA & MICA ART LAW CLINIC
  • UP/Start Competition
    • UP/Start Competition Eligibility and Criteria
    • UP/Start Competition FAQ
    • 2020 Winners
    • Past UP/Start Winners
  • Startup Tree
  • About
    • MICApreneurship Press
    • Contact
  • Resources
    • Baltimore Creatives Acceleration Network
    • Where to start?
    • Inspiration & Motivation