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.

The Office of Technology Development is hosting in-person office hours open to all faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process.Topics Include:Intellectual Property ProtectionStartup FormationLicensing and Industry Sponsored ResearchTranslational Research FundingInterested individuals are encouraged to attend the office hours location and date that works best for them. Personal appointments can also be requested in advance by contacting techdevelop@fau.edu.

Join us for "International Students: Let’s Talk!" on Thursday, October 3rd, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM in the Global Engagement Classroom. Hosted by Aashna Banerjee, MA, and Juan Estrada, Ph.D., this is a great opportunity for international students to share their experiences, meet fellow students, and enjoy free fruit and snacks. Don’t miss this chance to connect and engage in meaningful discussions!

The Florida Atlantic Graduate College is hosting its annual Open House on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Campus, Student Union. This event will feature all of the graduate program representative from all academic colleges, departments, faculty, administration, staff. There will also be a special information presentation for FAU high school students and their families. All attendees will have the opportunity to:Explore 100+ nationally ranked Master's, Specialist, and Doctoral programs with flexible options for evening, weekend, and online coursesInteract with distinguished faculty and admissions representativesLearn about fellowships, assistantships, and financial aidLearn about graduate student services and support

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!

This class will explore the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of controlled breathing techniques, combining theory and practice to optimize overall health and well-being.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates:October 4, 11, 18Session Times:FRIDAYS, 9:30-10:30amInstructor:Heather Berg