CVEA

Central Valley Entrepreneurship
Academy

October 2, 2018 - October 4, 2018.

Double Tree by Hilton Modesto

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A collaboration between the UC Merced Venture Lab, and UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Central Valley Entrepreneurship Academy is the premier academic program for commercializing innovations in science, engineering, social science and humanities.The academy is open to everyone in the community, aspiring entrepreneurs, and undergrads, graduate students (master’s and doctoral), postdocs and faculty from all academic fields.

The program is taught by investors, entrepreneurs, university faculty, and industry experts who serve as mentors and guest speakers. You'll gain the knowledge and networks needed to explore and develop the commerical potential of your research or venture. 

Key topics include how to ask the right questions to grow your venture, investigates its market, technical and business potential; build a team, protect your intellectual property, develop a presentation, and expand your network. 

The Academy Includes:

• An opportunity to explore the market opportunities surrounding your ideas and your research.

• Daily seminars and interactive sessions taught by leading investors, industry executives and entrepreneurs.

• The tools to communicate the broader potential of your venture or research.

• Evening mentoring sessions with industry executives, entrepreneurs and investors, who give you real-world feedback and guidance.

Program is funded for the Central Valley Entrepreneurship Academy is provided by the State of California through Assembly Bill 2664: University of California Innovation and Entrepreneurship Expansion. 

CVEA18 Schedule PDF