UP/Start Venture
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Photo Credits: Colby Ware
*As a result of new directives released by MICA, the April 14 finale event will transition to a virtual format. Vote for an UP/Start 2020 Finalist to win the $5,000 People’s Choice Award! Online voting from April 14 - 24.
The Up/Start Venture Competition, an initiative of MICApreneurship, 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 competition is open to MICA Classes of 2019 (alumni) and 2020 (undergraduate seniors and second year MFA students).
Important Dates & Deadlines:
Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 12-1 pm in Brown 320: UP/Start info session
Monday, January 27, 2020: Round 1 online application due by 11:59 PM EST
Friday, February 7, 2020: Round 1 'Pop Up and Pitch' exhibit
Tuesday, April 14, 2020: UP/Start finale & Cohort Celebration
The Up/Start Venture Competition, an initiative of MICApreneurship, 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 competition is open to MICA Classes of 2019 (alumni) and 2020 (undergraduate seniors and second year MFA students).
Important Dates & Deadlines:
Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 12-1 pm in Brown 320: UP/Start info session
Monday, January 27, 2020: Round 1 online application due by 11:59 PM EST
Friday, February 7, 2020: Round 1 'Pop Up and Pitch' exhibit
Tuesday, April 14, 2020: UP/Start finale & Cohort Celebration
QUESTIONS?
Contact Stephanie Chin, MICA's Entrepreneurship Evangelist at 410-225-2420 or schin02@mica.edu.
Contact Stephanie Chin, MICA's Entrepreneurship Evangelist at 410-225-2420 or schin02@mica.edu.