Do You Have What It Takes to Realize Your Entrepreneurial Dream?
If you have an idea for a product or service that solves a problem or satisfies a need, then apply to participate in the UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization (CIC)’s iVenture cohort of startup founders.
We are seeking aspiring entrepreneurs to apply to participate in the UTRGV CIC’s iVenture cohort. Up to ten aspiring founders will be selected to participate in this seven–week program where they will receive an opportunity to develop their business ideas, connect with other founders and exchange feedback.
Who Should Apply?
What will you learn? Following the “So what? Who cares? Why you?” methodology, you will find the business value of your innovation.
To develop your idea
To understand the problem you are trying to solve for customers
To find out where your idea fits
To learn how to discover your potential customer base
To determine your path to market
To discover your competitive edge
To determine whether you can execute or not
To learn and practice how to best pitch your business idea
6/3 - Application Deadline - Friday, June 3 at noon via Startup Tree
6/6 – iVenture Interviews – Monday, June 6
6/6 - Notification of Selected Participants – Monday, June 6
6/7- Information Session for Selected Participants - Tuesday, June 7 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm via Zoom
6/9 - Session #1 - Thursday, June 9 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm via Zoom
6/16 - Session #2 - Thursday, June 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm via Zoom
6/22 - Session #3 - Wednesday, June 22 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm via Zoom
6/30 - Session #4 - Thursday, June 30 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm via Zoom
7/7 - Session #5 - Thursday, July 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm via Zoom
7/14 - Session #6 - Thursday, July 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm via Zoom
7/21 – iVenture Final Presentations – Thursday, July 21 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm via Zoom
Friday, June 3, 2022 at 8:00am to 12:00pm
UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization 307 E. Railroad St. Weslaco, TX 78596
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