02/06/23
Launchpad’s Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship!
Posted by Tim on February 6, 2023 in Academics, Career Oportunities, Fellowships, Networking, Student experience
Do you have a business idea or have already started a business?
No matter how big or successful your business or business idea is, you can help contribute to a more equitable future. The Equity in Entrepreneurship fellowship will not only teach you the skills to create an equitable business, but it will provide you with a well-rounded set of skills to make your business vision a reality.
Apply now to the Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship!
Deadline to Apply: February 19 at 11:59 PM
Overview:
The Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship supports University at Buffalo students who seek to be the next generation of business leaders and progress equity in the world around them.
The program fulfills this mission by providing Equity in Entrepreneurship (EIE) fellows with professional development opportunities, resources to help facilitate their entrepreneurial growth and projects to advance equity in their business.
The Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship is a 10-week program open to all University at Buffalo students with a passion for entrepreneurship and equity that prepares students to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality while building skills to promote equity in their communities through their ventures.
Program Details
- Workshops with distinguished professionals and entrepreneurs from underrepresented ethnic minorities.
- Visits of several businesses, all on different scales, to give fellows exposure to various business environments and learn about how such businesses contribute to equity.
- Networking events for fellows to build their social capital with professionals and community leaders.
- Fellows will be highlighted at UB’s biggest pitch competition, Henry A. Panasci Business Plan Competition.
- Pitch for Tomorrow competition where fellows will work on building out their vision for their business to contribute to a more equitable future.
Program Expectations:
- Commit 3-5 hours a week to taking part in fellowship events and business project
- Attend fellowship sessions, unless you have a need to attend conflict
- Be mindful of others’ experiences. As a student, your behavior in this learning environment affects others. We encourage you to arrive on time, pay attention to the speakers and focus on program materials during sessions.
- Have fun and make the most of the experience!
Program Starts: March 1, 2023
