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Top 8 Finalist Ventures
ORA | Elana Wallach ’23 (Fiber BFA)
e-Sprout | Ellis Edwards ’22 (Animation BFA)
Endless Dolls | Kendra Bray ’23 (Business of Art & Design, Entrepreneurship MPS)
Chimera | Angela McQuillan ’22 (Business of Art & Design, Entrepreneurship MPS)
Darling City | Laura Akromas ’23 (Business of Art & Design)
Baldridge Studio | Natalie Bates ’22 (Business of Art & Design, Entrepreneurship MPS), Addison Baldridge
oopsduck | Gabriel Chez ’22 (Interactive Arts BFA), Chloe Azcuy ‘24 (Interactive Arts BFA), Matthew Grand ‘24 (Graphic Design BFA), Alex Rosales
Nocrastination | Natasha Fray ’23 (Design Leadership MA/MBA)
e-Sprout | Ellis Edwards ’22 (Animation BFA)
Endless Dolls | Kendra Bray ’23 (Business of Art & Design, Entrepreneurship MPS)
Chimera | Angela McQuillan ’22 (Business of Art & Design, Entrepreneurship MPS)
Darling City | Laura Akromas ’23 (Business of Art & Design)
Baldridge Studio | Natalie Bates ’22 (Business of Art & Design, Entrepreneurship MPS), Addison Baldridge
oopsduck | Gabriel Chez ’22 (Interactive Arts BFA), Chloe Azcuy ‘24 (Interactive Arts BFA), Matthew Grand ‘24 (Graphic Design BFA), Alex Rosales
Nocrastination | Natasha Fray ’23 (Design Leadership MA/MBA)
People’s Choice Winner [round 1]
Cartoon Tavern | Emma Barany ’22 (Animation BFA), Andy Huber ‘22 (Animation BFA), Faith ShaKira Chamblee ’22 (Animation & Humanistic Studies BFA), Gabriel Portillo ‘22 (Animation BFA), Gianna Puglia ’22 (Animation BFA), Jasper Jimenez ’22 (Animation BFA), Jessie Chen ’22 (Animation BFA), Nzuri Parker ’22 (Animation BFA), Jesse Clem ’22 (Animation BFA)
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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.
UP/Start 2023
Important Dates & Deadlines:
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 4-5 PM EST Virtual UP/Start Q/A session - Recording & Presentation
Saturday, October 1, 2022: Round 1 online application opens - Apply Now
Tuesday, November 1, 2022: Round 1 online application due by 11:59 PM EST
Monday, November 14 - 18, 2022: Round 1 People's Choice Voting begins - Vote Now
Wednesday, November 16, 2022: Top 15 teams announced
Friday, November 18, 2022: Round 1 Virtual 'Pop Up and Pitch' // Top 15 teams based on the judges scores will meet the judges and participate in Virtual Pop-up & Pitch
Monday, November 21, 2022: Top 8 teams & People's Choice Winner [Round 1] announced
Tuesday, April 11, 2023: UP/Start finale & Cohort Celebration
The 2023 UP/Start competition will be open to MICA Classes of 2022 (alumni) and 2023 (undergraduate seniors, students in one year programs and second year MFA students).
Resources:
Make an appointment with the writing studio.
Check out the winners from the 2022 UP/Start Venture Competition.
UP/Start 2023
Important Dates & Deadlines:
Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 4-5 PM EST Virtual UP/Start Q/A session - Recording & Presentation
Saturday, October 1, 2022: Round 1 online application opens - Apply Now
Tuesday, November 1, 2022: Round 1 online application due by 11:59 PM EST
Monday, November 14 - 18, 2022: Round 1 People's Choice Voting begins - Vote Now
Wednesday, November 16, 2022: Top 15 teams announced
Friday, November 18, 2022: Round 1 Virtual 'Pop Up and Pitch' // Top 15 teams based on the judges scores will meet the judges and participate in Virtual Pop-up & Pitch
Monday, November 21, 2022: Top 8 teams & People's Choice Winner [Round 1] announced
Tuesday, April 11, 2023: UP/Start finale & Cohort Celebration
The 2023 UP/Start competition will be open to MICA Classes of 2022 (alumni) and 2023 (undergraduate seniors, students in one year programs and second year MFA students).
Resources:
Make an appointment with the writing studio.
Check out the winners from the 2022 UP/Start Venture Competition.
Photo Credits: Colby Ware