The FAU Tech Runway Venture Program provides the most promising companies and talented entrepreneurs with the resources, services and guidance to build and scale their startups.At Tech Runway, experts have created a program that harnesses and directs the entrepreneurial spirit, providing a complete ecosystem for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, innovative students, faculty, alumni and the community.Program participants receive more than $100,000 in resources and services, including but not limited to:Structured team-based mentoringEntrepreneurial educationIntroductions to potential sources of early-stage capitalPrograms and resources from FAU's Innovation and Business DevelopmentMarketing and business support from college internsPitch practice opportunitiesNetworking eventsAccess to regional business and technology eventsFree office hours from premier professional support firms (attorneys, accountants, etc.)Customer discovery programming (Market Validation Workshop or NSF I-Corps)Apply now to be a part of Venture Class 15 on Oct. 15 at https://www.fau.edu/techrunway/tech-runway-venture-program/

This guided meditation practice induces deep relaxation and conscious awareness, promoting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing by bringing the body and mind into a restful stillness.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates:Nov 1, 8, 15, 22Dec 6, 13Session Times:FRIDAYS 9:30-10:30amInstructor:Heather Berg

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Thursdays | September 26 - Nov 14, 2024 Time: 12:00 - 2:20pm Location: Boca Raton Campus, OD-102 (Office Depot Center, first floor)Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or ready to take your existing business to the next level, the Florida Atlantic Adams Center Entrepreneur Boot Camp is for you.Upon completion of the Boot Camp, you will be prepared to enter the prestigious Florida Atlantic Business Pitch Competition or the Tech Runway Venture Program and compete to fund your business.Through 20 contact hours, Entrepreneur Boot Camp students learn:How to deliver value to your customer. How to validate an effective business model. How to create an effective business pitch. How to pitch a plan to investors. How to determine sales methods and how to project sales revenues and expenses. How to find seed funding for your new venture. How to enter the prestigious Florida Atlantic Business Pitch Competition and compete for seed funding. In addition, Entrepreneur Boot Camp students will:Discover the most effective research tools available, from using databases in researching competition to understanding customer segments. Learn how to create a valuable marketing plan. Learn how to gain investor attention from family and friends, crowdsourcing, SBA, and institutional funding. Course Overview Entrepreneur Boot Camp is made up of eight sessions. All participants will receive a certificate upon satisfactory completion of all sessions as well as assignments and class discussions. To receive the certificate, unexcused class absences must not exceed two (2) sessions and participants must be on time.

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For the 10th year, Florida Atlantic, in partnership with Veterans Florida, is proudly offering this FULLY FUNDED program by Veterans Florida. Gain tools and resources to start your veteran-owned business. Learn, connect, succeed.The Fall 2024 Business Model Canvas (BMC) Cohort is free to Veterans, Active Duty within 12 months of ETS, Florida National Guard, United States Reserves, & (NEW!) spouses or unremarried former spouses of a veteran or service member!