The Innovation Digest is a monthly newsletter provided by the IEI at Temple University. It serves as a resource to inspire and support students, alumni, faculty, and staff in the creation and launch of their businesses. Through this digest, individuals can access valuable resources and opportunities to foster entrepreneurship within the Temple University community.
February Edition
Funding Opportunities
America’s Seed Fund
The Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) has officially opened, offering a total of $50,000 to $200,000 in prize awards to organizations seeking to foster a national innovation support ecosystem to advance small business research and development from ideas to the commercial market.
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FedEx® Small Business Grants
The FedEx Small Business Grants Program started in 2012 to award U.S. based small businesses with grants and prizes to enhance their businesses. The 2024 program will begin accepting applications on March 1, 2024, at 12pm EST. Applications must be received by 12pm EST on April 1, 2024.
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Scholarships
Boyd J. Cameron Memorial Scholarship
Undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are first generation college students pursuing a career in business and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply, write about why you are interested in business and how you will use your education to make an impact on your community.
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Application Deadline: February 15th, 2024
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Augustus L. Harper Scholarship
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Augustus L. Harper by supporting students majoring in accounting, finance, or business. Any BIPOC undergraduate or graduate student majoring in accounting, finance, or business may apply for this scholarship, but applicants with 3.0 GPAs or higher are preferred.
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Application Deadline: March 15th, 2024
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Jorian Kuran Harris (Shugg) Helping Heart Foundation Scholarship
The Jorian Kuran Harris (Shugg) Helping Heart Foundation Scholarship will support a student in the field of business or entrepreneurship as they explore what a career in business will look like for them. Undergraduate students with at least a 2.5 GPA can apply if they plan to pursue a career in business or entrepreneurship.
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Application Deadline: May 9th, 2024
Networking Opportunities
7th Annual Changemaker Challenge
Wednesday, February 28th at 5PM
Join us February 28th at 5:00pm at the live pitch event. Networking opportunities will be before and after the competition, allowing you to connect with finalists, winners, reviewers, and judges!
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Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives you the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.
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Venture Cafe’s Thursday Gathering
You belong at Venture Café. Yes, you. Meaningful ideas and big changes are sparked when serendipitous connection collides with intention. Every week at our flagship program, the Thursday Gathering, we connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, coworkers, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive and equitable innovation ecosystem.
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Upcoming Events
To stay up to date with all of our upcoming events, be sure to join our StartupTree platform to register for events, connect with mentors, and apply to competitions.
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Blackstone LaunchPad Side Hustle Series
Starting Tuesday, February 7th
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BYOBB Workshop Series
Starting Wednesday, February 8th
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Working for Yourself Workshop Series
Starting in February
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