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College of Communication and Information, Gatton College of Business and Economics empower entrepreneurial thinking

https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/college-communication-and-information-gatton-college-business-and-economics-empower Sep 5, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2023) — The University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information (CI) and the Gatton College of Business and Economics are excited to announce collaborative initiatives related to entrepreneurial thinking. CI is home to the Innovation Network for Entrepreneurial Thinking (iNet) certificate. This multidisciplinary certificate is geared towards students interested in an academic and entrepreneurial pathway at UK.

Now Accepting Applications - Fall 2023 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Online Accelerator

https://gatton.uky.edu/about-us/stay-connected/news/2023/now-accepting-applications-fall-2023-entrepreneurs-bootcamp-online?j=614990&sfmc_sub=251374936&l=7849_HTML&u=22657836&mid=10966798&jb=5009 Jun 21, 2023

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship and the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky is excited to announce open enrollment for the Fall 2023 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp 1.0: an online accelerator, designed to assess and validate the feasibility of a business concept, create a business model and provide hands-on experience for entrepreneurs seeking to launch a startup for the first time in the state of Kentucky.

Congratulations Bootcamp Spring 2023 Winning Startups!

May 3, 2023

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (VACE), in the Gatton College of Business & Economics, is proud to announce 16 winning early-stage startups that graduated from The Spring 2023 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Online Accelerator Program! Congratulations to both sections for completing Bootcamp 2.0 and 1.0, while earning early stage capital to catapult their ventures!

Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Alum Wins 1st place and $15,000 at KY Pitch!

Apr 11, 2023

Congratulations to Entrepreneurs Bootcamp alum, Katarina Midelfort, for winning first place and $15,000 in developed business track of the KY Pitch competition! In addition, Katarina placed second in the "Startup Storyteller" video competition, winning $500. The KY Pitch competition is designed to inspire our innovators and entrepreneurs by providing an inclusive platform for our future leaders to develop and pursue their ideas.

CCTS / VACE 1-minute Poster Pitch Winners!

Apr 6, 2023

The 18th Annual Spring Conference of UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science, held March 27, drew nearly 1,000 participants. Clinicians, researchers, trainees, undergraduates, high school students, and community partners gathered to share research and foster collaborations. The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship hosts its 6th annual poster pitch competition during the conference.

Bootcamp Alum Destin George Bell Make Fitness Fun Again With His App Card.io

https://afrolazer.com/23-year-old-destin-george-bell-wants-to-make-fitness-fun-again-with-his-app-card-io/ Mar 16, 2023

Destin George Bell was fresh out of college when he conceived the idea for Card.io, a movement app taking boring cardio and transforms it into a fun and social game of team turf war. Inspired by his athletic career, Destin came up with a brilliant idea to solve the biggest problems anyone faces when trying to accomplish their fitness goals — motivation and consistency.

Bootcamp Alum Camron Brown Helps Veterans with Grind Goods

https://fox56news.com/news/local/university-of-kentucky-alum-takes-what-he-learned-in-the-classroom-to-help-veterans/ Mar 13, 2023

A University of Kentucky alum is using the skills he learned in the classroom to give back to veterans. Camron Brown, a first-generation college graduate, graduated from UK in 2020 and is quickly making a name for himself in the professional world. In 2021 Brown was named to Forbes’ Next 1,000 list which shines a light on up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

Lunch & Learn: From Student to Successful Entrepreneur

Mar 2, 2023

The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship in the Gatton College of Business & Economics is excited to partner with the College of Communication and Information for this informative lunch and learn event. Our featured guest speaker is University of Kentucky graduate and entrepreneur, Meryum Siddiqi.

PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition

https://gatton.uky.edu/innovation-summit/wildcat-pitch-competition Mar 2, 2023

The PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the Gatton College of Business & Economics. This full day competition will allow student teams to pitch a business plan in their division, undergraduate or graduate, to compete for a spot in the final round. Perform your best pitch for a panel of prestigious judges for a chance to win seed money. $20,000 is up for grabs. Contact Warren Nash for all questions and application forms: warren.nash@uky.edu Open to All UK Students

Gatton Welcomes Leading Social Innovators to 2023 PNC Innovation Summit

https://gatton.uky.edu/about-us/stay-connected/news/2023/gatton-welcomes-leading-social-innovators-2023-pnc-innovation?j=575790&sfmc_sub=122679773&l=23219_HTML&u=20211070&mid=10966798&jb=0 Feb 9, 2023

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with PNC Bank to host the 2023 PNC Innovation Summit, a two-day event that includes the PNC Innovation Conference and PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition, April 21-22, 2023.