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Saturday, September 21, 2024
- All dayUCF Ideas Competition 2024UCF's Ideas Competition provides ALL students with an opportunity to share early-stage innovation and startup ideas and compete for cash prizes. Every problem and every solution is eligible. Take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur and leader by sharing your ideas for making things better!FOUR STUDENTS WILL EARN $1000 PRIZES FOR THEIR IDEAS!UCF's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership has designed this competition to reach out to students from all colleges and disciplines. Thus, we offer four tracks spanning the arts, social issues, technology and other interests to allow four students to win $1,000 awards. This is an online competition -- applications, video pitches, and judging will be done using our Startuptree platform and video streaming services. No face-to-face presentations are required.The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership is proud to offer support to UCF creators, innovators, and leaders from all colleges and majors, including information sessions and confidential mentoring at the Blackstone LaunchPad in the UCF Student Union Lobby. We offer competitions like this as part of our efforts to help UCF students develop their entrepreneurial skills and startup venture ideas.CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE: [UCF Ideas Competition - 2024 | University of Central Florida (startuptree.co)](https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024)Virtual Location URL: http://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024
- All dayUCF Ideas Competition 2024UCF's Ideas Competition provides ALL students with an opportunity to share early-stage innovation and startup ideas and compete for cash prizes. Every problem and every solution is eligible. Take your first step as a creator, innovator, entrepreneur and leader by sharing your ideas for making things better!FOUR STUDENTS WILL EARN $1000 PRIZES FOR THEIR IDEAS!UCF's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership has designed this competition to reach out to students from all colleges and disciplines. Thus, we offer four tracks spanning the arts, social issues, technology and other interests to allow four students to win $1,000 awards. This is an online competition -- applications, video pitches, and judging will be done using our Startuptree platform and video streaming services. No face-to-face presentations are required.The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership is proud to offer support to UCF creators, innovators, and leaders from all colleges and majors, including information sessions and confidential mentoring at the Blackstone LaunchPad in the UCF Student Union Lobby. We offer competitions like this as part of our efforts to help UCF students develop their entrepreneurial skills and startup venture ideas.CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE: [UCF Ideas Competition - 2024 | University of Central Florida (startuptree.co)](https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024)Virtual Location URL: http://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/HJkkuMckA7ydAVXwDt84oe/UCF-Ideas-Competition---2024
- All dayOrlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCFThe Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCF engages and inspires students from all disciplines to offer innovative solutions to a real-world sports business challenge. The Magic are asking UCF students to help them address a current, high-priority challenge and are sponsoring cash prizes to reward those who propose creative, actionable solutions. Students will work in teams on campus, so build your own and register together or register on your own and let us help you find your tribe at the event.Participating students will test their creative talents as they develop their proposals through an energetic weekend working with experienced startup mentors and innovation experts. There is no cost to participate. Plus, six meals will be provided between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, and $3,000 will be awarded to the teams judged to have the best proposals. The first-place team will also have a chance to earn an additional $10,000 and an exclusive "Magic Experience" by competing against teams from other Florida universities.WIN $3,000 IN CASH AND AWARDS!Eligibility* Open to all UCF undergraduate and graduate students. * Individuals or teams may apply. * Students may participate in only one team. * Each team will present one proposal. * Team size is restricted to between three and five students.Key Dates* Info Session: Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. at the Blackstone LaunchPad * UCF Campus Round: Sept. 20-22 at UCF's Main Campus BA1 Room 239 * Statewide Final (1st place only): Oct. 18-20 at the UCF Downtown Campus Dr. Phillips City CommonsJudging CriteriaAll teams will have eight minutes to present, with five minutes of pitch time and three minutes of Q&A with the judges.1. Problem Definition 2. Target Market 3. Proposed Solution 4. Expected Impact 5. Growth Strategies 6. TeamEvent Flow* Friday, Sept. 20 * 6 p.m. - Magic Challenge kickoff * Saturday, Sept. 21st * 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Meet mentors; develop proposals * Sunday, September 22nd * 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Polish proposals * 12-2 p.m. - Pitch practice * 2-4 p.m. - Presentations * 4 p.m. - Judges deliberate * 4:15 p.m. - Awards reception (adjourn at 5 p.m.)Prizes* 1st Place: $1,500 * 2nd Place: $1,000 * [?]3rd Place: $500How to EnterIndividuals or teams can take on this challenge by providing their contact information in a survey form at Startuptree.Click the "Take Survey" button, log in to Startuptree (or create an account) and complete the brief survey. Those applying as a team only need to fill out one survey for the entire team. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/XyCJq3vFxXMjyWdgQxB7ps/Blackstone-LaunchPad-Innovation-Challenge
- All dayOrlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCFThe Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge at UCF engages and inspires students from all disciplines to offer innovative solutions to a real-world sports business challenge. The Magic are asking UCF students to help them address a current, high-priority challenge and are sponsoring cash prizes to reward those who propose creative, actionable solutions. Students will work in teams on campus, so build your own and register together or register on your own and let us help you find your tribe at the event.Participating students will test their creative talents as they develop their proposals through an energetic weekend working with experienced startup mentors and innovation experts. There is no cost to participate. Plus, six meals will be provided between Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, and $3,000 will be awarded to the teams judged to have the best proposals. The first-place team will also have a chance to earn an additional $10,000 and an exclusive "Magic Experience" by competing against teams from other Florida universities.WIN $3,000 IN CASH AND AWARDS!Eligibility* Open to all UCF undergraduate and graduate students. * Individuals or teams may apply. * Students may participate in only one team. * Each team will present one proposal. * Team size is restricted to between three and five students.Key Dates* Info Session: Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. at the Blackstone LaunchPad * UCF Campus Round: Sept. 20-22 at UCF's Main Campus BA1 Room 239 * Statewide Final (1st place only): Oct. 18-20 at the UCF Downtown Campus Dr. Phillips City CommonsJudging CriteriaAll teams will have eight minutes to present, with five minutes of pitch time and three minutes of Q&A with the judges.1. Problem Definition 2. Target Market 3. Proposed Solution 4. Expected Impact 5. Growth Strategies 6. TeamEvent Flow* Friday, Sept. 20 * 6 p.m. - Magic Challenge kickoff * Saturday, Sept. 21st * 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Meet mentors; develop proposals * Sunday, September 22nd * 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Polish proposals * 12-2 p.m. - Pitch practice * 2-4 p.m. - Presentations * 4 p.m. - Judges deliberate * 4:15 p.m. - Awards reception (adjourn at 5 p.m.)Prizes* 1st Place: $1,500 * 2nd Place: $1,000 * [?]3rd Place: $500How to EnterIndividuals or teams can take on this challenge by providing their contact information in a survey form at Startuptree.Click the "Take Survey" button, log in to Startuptree (or create an account) and complete the brief survey. Those applying as a team only need to fill out one survey for the entire team. Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/XyCJq3vFxXMjyWdgQxB7ps/Blackstone-LaunchPad-Innovation-Challenge
- 8:00 AM7h"Knight for a Day" Open HouseWant to know more about becoming a UCF Knight? High school students and college students seeking to transfer to UCF are invited to join our faculty, staff and administrators for a daylong open house event. This is your opportunity to learn first-hand about our campus, academic programs, student life, financial aid and much more. Families are welcome!Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and activities are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. View a [sample agenda](https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/open_house_agenda/) and check our [FAQs](https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/faq/campus-visits-tours/) for more information.Registration is required and space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early. Registration Link: https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/ Registration Info: Each prospective student is required to complete a registration.
- 8:00 AM7h"Knight for a Day" Open HouseWant to know more about becoming a UCF Knight? High school students and college students seeking to transfer to UCF are invited to join our faculty, staff and administrators for a daylong open house event. This is your opportunity to learn first-hand about our campus, academic programs, student life, financial aid and much more. Families are welcome!Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and activities are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. View a [sample agenda](https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/open_house_agenda/) and check our [FAQs](https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/faq/campus-visits-tours/) for more information.Registration is required and space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early. Registration Link: https://www.ucf.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/ Registration Info: Each prospective student is required to complete a registration.
- 4:00 PM3h 30mMid Autumn FestivalCome out and join us for an evening of performances, food and games at our Mid Autumn Festival. We hope to see you there!
- 4:00 PM3h 30mMid Autumn FestivalCome out and join us for an evening of performances, food and games at our Mid Autumn Festival. We hope to see you there!
- 6:00 PM2hUCF Volleyball vs. MarylandThe [UCF volleyball team](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) welcomes Nevada to The Venue.[Get the most up-to-date information](ucfknights.com) and follow the Knights on [X](https://twitter.com/UCF_Volleyball) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball/).
- 6:00 PM2hUCF Volleyball vs. MarylandThe [UCF volleyball team](https://ucfknights.com/sports/volleyball) welcomes Nevada to The Venue.[Get the most up-to-date information](ucfknights.com) and follow the Knights on [X](https://twitter.com/UCF_Volleyball) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ucf.volleyball/).