First Annual Big Ideas in Science and Medicine Pitch Competition
The University’s first competition dedicated to early-stage ideas in science and medicine was held in March 2022. Organizer and emcee Brandon Davis ’23 recapped the event for us.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Emily Bingham ’23 felt a pull toward innovation from a young age. From working with Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship, forming her own entrepreneurship organization, and now running her own consumer goods startup, Emily’s entrepreneurial experiences show that innovation can be applied just about anywhere.
Grand Challenges Entrepreneurial Experience @ ASU
During summer 2021, Abbey Kampel ’23 participated in the 2021 GCSP Entrepreneurial Experience at Arizona State University to explore the theme of health from the perspective of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program. New to entrepreneurship, Abbey made discoveries that ignited a new passion for innovation.
Welcome to New Ain Center Executive Director
The Ain Center is excited to announce our new Executive Director, Annette Durnack! Annette brings years of industry and innovative experience to the Ain Center, where she will oversee all offerings and the MS in TEAM graduate program.
Student Series: Hector Carvajal
Read the next interview in a series by one of the Ain Center’s student Program Assistants, Fernanda Sesto ’23. Her work highlights student entrepreneurs to learn about their experiences and hear their perspectives. In this feature, Fernanda talks with Hector Castillo Carvajal, a UR student who used coursework to launch his own coffee startup.
Student Series: Shelley Chen
One of the Ain Center’s student Program Assistants, Fernanda Sesto ’23, has begun to interview student entrepreneurs to learn about their experiences and hear their perspectives. In this feature, Fernanda talks with recent UR alum Shelley Chen ’19, ’20 (e5) about her venture, Yolo Shadow and how she got into entrepreneurship.
Startup Bytes feat. Roc the Business of Art
Each month, the Ain Center hosts a guest speaker to talk about their entrepreneurial endeavors. The community organizers behind Roc the Business of Arts (an Arts in the Loop initiative) spoke on Friday, October 16. In addition to sharing their own entrepreneurial backgrounds, the three speakers provided insight on the series and their hopes for next steps.
Read more about the organizers and the Roc the Business of Art program here.
Buzz Lab Special Edition Workshops Begin
On Tuesday, October 6, the Ain Center launched a new virtual webinar series designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners operating during the uncertainty of a global health crisis. Buzz Lab Special Edition: Managing through Uncertainty is supported by a University Center grant from the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Read more about the first Buzz Lab workshop (and how to register for the rest!) here.
NSF I-Corps Regional Course @ UR
This month, the Ain Center is hosting an NSF I-Corps Regional Course through the UNY Node. Starting on October 19, researchers can gain entrepreneurial training and explore the market for their technologies.
