[Biostudent] 2023 Student Health and Environmental Innovation Challenges: Prototype Funding, Info Sessions + Application Deadlines

[biolprog at uw.edu]

2023 Hollomon Health Innovation and Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation
Challenges

All undergrad and grad students in good standing from a Cascadia Corridor -
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia, as well as Alaska - college
or university who are enrolled in a degree-seeking program are invited to
apply for
<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-c
ompetitions/eic/> student innovation challenges hosted by the UW Foster
School of Business' Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship.

 

ATTEND: Info Session: Learn more about the Prototype Funding Application
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/WgSEui
c8tQDAh8mRrkSKAX/Info-Session*253A-Prototype-Funding-Application-__;JQ!!K-Hz
7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5
OEW0XYW0jaT5Krd_oA$>  

Friday, January 6 | 11:00 - 11:30 am PT

Join us for an optional info session on this year's prototype funding
application process. Help prepare yourself for the innovation challenges and
the upcoming prototype funding application deadline on January 12.  

 

Bring your questions! |
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/WgSEui
c8tQDAh8mRrkSKAX/Info-Session*253A-Prototype-Funding-Application-__;JQ!!K-Hz
7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5
OEW0XYW0jaT5Krd_oA$> Register now!  (Zoom link will be sent prior to the
session). 

Can't make it? E-mail your questions to Lauren,  <mailto:brohal at uw.edu>
brohal at uw.edu

 

APPLY: Prototype Funding
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/proto
type_funding_2022__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjh
vRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaT2PtiWmQ$>  - Deadline January 12

Are you interested in applying to the  <http://hic.washington.edu/> Hollomon
Health Innovation Challenge or  <http://eic.washington.edu/> Alaska Airlines
Environmental Innovation Challenge? Whether you are working in a technical,
medical, consumer, environmental, digital, or another space, awards are
available between $500 and $2,500 to help you make your model/prototype.
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/proto
type_funding_2022__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjh
vRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaT2PtiWmQ$> Apply now! 

Some restrictions apply. Application closes January 12, at noon PT.

 

APPLY: Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge - Deadline January 30
Your innovative idea, prototype, or research in healthcare or the life
sciences is eligible to take on new life in the
<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-c
ompetitions/uw-health-innovation-challenge/> 2023 HIC with the help of local
industry experts. Student ideas of all kinds will receive feedback and team
members will gain valuable networking experience. Finalist teams are
eligible to win up to $15,000 in prizes! Questions? Jessica:
<mailto:jlb42 at uw.edu> jlb42 at uw.edu

 

Apply now!
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2023_
hollomon_health_innovation_challenge__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6I
PNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaRdNh2cBQ$>
https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/2023_hollomon_health_innovation_c
hallenge

 

RSVP to Info Sessions 

Virtual: Tuesday, January 10, 3
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/jo9FJ3
T4hQLgErL8qiTKxo/Info-Session*253A-Hollomon-Health-Innovation-Challenge__;JQ
!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByi
GqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaRplKTATA$> - 4 pm (Zoom link will be sent prior to the
session)

In-Person: Tuesday, January 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/HqSsps
w9X38LHK8bRhncyD/Info-Session*253A-Hollomon-Health-Innovation-Challenge-__;J
Q!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EBy
iGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaSKLuzewg$> 

 

 

APPLY: Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge - Deadline
February 13
Make a positive impact on the environment through ideas and innovation at
the 2023 EIC
<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-c
ompetitions/eic/> ! Student finalists can solve all kinds of problems by
showcasing their ideas for non-profits, technologies, services, and consumer
products! The idea just needs to have sustainability and climate
considerations built in. Local entrepreneurs, investors, and green leaders
will give you direct feedback to grow your idea. Finalist teams are eligible
to win more than $15,000 in prizes! Questions? Lauren:
<mailto:brohal at uw.edu> brohal at uw.edu

Apply now!
https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/2023_alaska_airlines_environmenta
l_innovation_challenge
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2023_
alaska_airlines_environmental_innovation_challenge__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pF
xpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaQW0oFTk
A$> 

 

RSVP to Info Sessions 

Virtual: Thursday, January 19, 12:30
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/VKPVmL
v25Vqyf4874cVNfr/Info-Session*253A-Alaska-Airlines-Environmental-Innovation-
Challenge__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZ
YstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaR_yYyYAg$> - 1:30 pm (Zoom link will be sent
prior to the session)

In-Person: Tuesday, January 31, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/h7rZTz
RZCQjzTAnKmXuomp/Info-Session*253A-Alaska-Airlines-Environmental-Innovation-
Challenge-__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfk
ZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaQ6ZneB4g$> 

 

 

FIND YOUR PEOPLE! Team Formation Opportunities
Meet other students who want to form or join a team.

 

ATTEND: Students & Startups: Team Tuesday Meetups
Tuesdays throughout Winter Quarter | 12:00 - 1:30 pm (come any time)
Check each event date for location on campus

Calling all student innovators and changemakers! Grab some lunch with the
Buerk Center on Tuesdays during winter quarter to connect with other
students from disciplines across campus who are interested in solving
problems through innovation and ideation. This is a great chance to share
skills and interests on the way to forming a team for one of the Buerk
Center competitions!

Open to all UW students | Register Now
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/discover/event
s?is_global=2&tags=teamtuesdays__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFG
x2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaS2zO9j5Q$> 

ATTEND: Team Building + Networking Night

Tuesday, January 17 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | HUB (North Ballroom) |
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/BZGaJW
bewmt3nqaWtqBP9k/Team-Building-*252B-Networking-Night__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRG
CY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaQg
Ac0Njw$> Register Here

Following SEBA's annual Science & Technology Showcase (STS), this is the
largest networking event before the 2023 competitions! Come meet science,
engineering, business and students from disciplines across campus, including
both undergrads and graduate students. You'll interact with the
participating teams that are competing for prize money at the STS as well as
students who are NOT participating, but have an idea and are looking for
teammates. 

 

This is a great place to find team members for the EIC, HIC, and Dempsey
Startup competitions!

 

Hosted in conjunction with the Science & Engineering Business Association
(SEBA). This event is open to undergraduate and graduate students only.

 

JOIN: StartupTree + Team Formation Pages

Looking for a team member to enter an innovation challenge or work on a
startup project?  Do you have skills and want to join an existing team?
Check out StartupTree
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/page/are-you-l
ooking-for-a-teammate--1__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOX
g-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaTEGaidOw$> , create your profile
and tag which challenges you're interested in, then browse for a team to
join or to find team members
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/page/are-you-l
ooking-for-a-teammate--1__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOX
g-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaTEGaidOw$> . You can also view
our upcoming events on the StartupTree calendar
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/discover/event
s__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kPRGCY8pFxpr20BYbt1sG6IPNgFGx2-bGOXg-l0fjhvRGfkZYstxB-CM--
EByiGqXQP5OEW0XYW0jaQDNPOtHw$> . Please note, this is for current UW
students only!

 

 

Lauren Brohawn | Associate Director

She/Her/Hers

 
<http://www.foster.washington.edu/centers/entrepreneurship/eic/Pages/eic.asp
x> Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge

University of Washington | Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship 

 <mailto:brohal at uw.edu> brohal at uw.edu | startup.uw.edu

 

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