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UP/Start Venture
Competition 2021

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Photo Credits: Colby Ware

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 upcoming 2021 competition will be virtual and open to MICA Classes of 2020 (alumni) and 2021 (undergraduate seniors and second year MFA students). 
 
Important Dates & Deadlines:

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 12-1 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
Wednesday, April 14, 2021: UP/Start finale & Cohort Celebration
QUESTIONS?
Contact creativeentrepreneurship@mica.edu. 
MEET LAST YEAR'S WINNING VENTURES

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