Entrepreneurship Week

More details about each event below calendar (scroll down)

eWeek Kickoff

Monday, September 26

2:00 – 2:50 pm

140 JSB

 

Come learn about all of the resources available on campus for aspiring student entrepreneurs and hear from successful student entrepreneurs from the past including Josh James who sold Omniture to Adobe for $1.8 billion dollars. Be sure to attend to find out more about all the exciting events in this first-ever, campus-wide Entrepreneurship Week and for a chance to win an LCD TV!

College & Department Events

Tuesday & Wednesday, September 27 & 28

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Campus wide

 

Colleges and departments from across campus will be offering a variety of entrepreneurial events and activities. See the calendar above for more information.

Mobile App Competition

Tuesday, September 27

5:00 – 6:00 pm

W408/410 TNRB

 

The Mobile App Competition, hosted by the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology at BYU, is a chance for you to:

  • showcase your already polished skills as a mobile app developer,
  • continue to hone your current skills, or
  • expand your repertoire into this popular space.

Make sure you come to the Kickoff Event to learn more about how the competition is structured. Don't miss out on this exciting competition and great opportunity!

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Entrepreneur & Venture Ecosystem Night

Wednesday, September 28

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Hinckley Center (Assembly Hall)

 

The Rollins Center and Silicon Slopes are proud to host the first-ever Entrepreneur & Venture Ecosystem Night at BYU! The purpose of the event is to showcase the resources available in the Utah entrepreneurial ecosystem to young, aspiring entrepreneurs and to bring everyone together -- a rising tide lifts all boats.  Organizations from around the state will be represented at the event and networking opportunities will abound. The Rollins Center will also be making a big, secret announcement during the event. RSVP early as attendance is limited.

More Info & To RSVP

Utah Startup Marketplace

Thursday, September 29

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

WSC Garden Court

 

Do you have the entrepreneurial itch but not sure if you’re ready to start your own business yet or maybe you’re just looking for an exciting job/internship at a cool, local startup company? If so, then you can't afford to miss out on this event. Utah Startup Marketplace (USM) is a singular opportunity for BYU's talented students to connect with Utah's startups in a targeted job/internship environment. Some of the hottest startups in Utah will be represented.

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Entrepreneur Mentoring Extravaganza

Thursday, September 29

2:00 – 3:30 pm

3220 WSC

 

Experienced entrepreneurs will present mini-workshops, offer one-on-one mentoring in a Speed Pitch format, and help students make connections with each other and great mentors to jump start their businesses and ideas.

Business Plan & Business Model Competition Kickoffs

Thursday, September 29

5:00 – 6:30 pm

3220 WSC

 

Two great competitions, one kickoff event! With almost $200K between them, The BPC & BMC are two competitions you can’t afford to miss! Be sure to attend to find out more about some exciting changes and to get yourself entered for a chance to win an iPad among other great door prizes. PIZZA WILL BE SERVED.

More Info on BPC

More Info on BMC

SIOY – Top Teams

Friday, September 30

12:00 – 1:30 pm

WSC Varsity Theater

 

The Student Innovator of the Year competition, hosted by the Fulton College of Engineering and Technology and the Engineering & Technology Startup group, will be displaying the competitions top teams in a preliminary event.

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Football Game

Friday, September 30

6:00pm

LaVell Edwards Stadium

 

Come out and support your BYU Cougars as they look to avenge last year’s loss to the Aggies of Utah State. Also don’t miss out on participating in the Guinness world record FLASH MOB that will take place between the 1st and 2nd quarters of the game. Learn the dance by clicking the link below.

Link to Flash Mob Tutorial Video