BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20250221T195112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T212439Z UID:13676-1741109400-1741114800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Fireside chat with two Jumbos: Molly Ryan and Lyn Ferreira of ColdSnap® DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear about ColdSnap®’s founding story from Molly Ryan\, A22\, Entrepreneurship Minor graduate\, and Lyn Ferreira\, MS Nutrition Science And Policy\, 2019. \nThe idea for ColdSnap® came to founder Tufts MSEM and Ph.D. Graduate\, Matt Fonte\, through a bedtime brainstorming session with his two daughters. The company went on to create and launch a single serve ice cream that uses completely recyclable cartridges that do not need refrigeration\, eliminating cold storage and transportation from the frozen treats supply chain. \nWe will also hear the career path planning story of how Molly\, a Child Studies and Human Development major with a double minor in Education and Entrepreneurship\, and Lyn\, who has experience in marketing and sales and in nutrition science and policy\, leveraged diverse professional experiences to explore different fields\, which led to their current roles at ColdSnap®. \nThis event is in-person only. We will be offering ice cream tasting before the speaker event while supplies last. \nThis “Inside the Classroom” event is hosted by Derby Entrepreneurship Center in partnership with two entrepreneurship courses at Tufts: ENT100 Creativity\, Innovation & Entrepreneurial Thinking & ENT164 Introduction To Making. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/coldsnap/ LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, Room 160\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Coldsnap-social.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T191500 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20250128T031624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T032055Z UID:13484-1744653600-1744658100@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Speaker Series: Catherine Popper\, Angel Investor DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Catherine Popper\, an angel investor and advisor to early-stage startups\, as she shares her expertise on early-stage investing and the keys to successful partnerships. Catherine\, a proud Jumbo\, brings a wealth of knowledge on how to turn innovative ideas into reality through financial investment. \nAbout Catherine Popper \nCatherine Popper is a seasoned angel investor and advisor to startups\, with extensive experience guiding early-stage ventures to success. She has worked closely with founders to navigate the complexities of early-stage funding\, providing strategic insights and fostering valuable partnerships. As a Tufts alum\, Catherine brings a unique perspective to supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems and driving innovation. \nThis event will include time for Q&A\, so bring your questions and prepare to gain actionable insights into the world of startup investing. \nThis event is part of the Entrepreneurial Speaker Series\, hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts University. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/catherinepopper/ LOCATION:Room 260\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Catheine-Popper.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T183000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20250425T160225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T160225Z UID:14140-1746030600-1746037800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Friedman Nutrition - Business Pitches DESCRIPTION:Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit at the Friedman Final Business Pitches event! \nIt’s going to be an evening filled with excitement\, creativity\, and maybe even a few surprises! Teams from NUTR 280 Nutrition & Entrepreneurship have been brewing up some seriously awesome ideas\, and they’re ready to unleash them on the world. \n📅 Date: Wed\, April 30th \n🕟 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm \n📍 In-Person Location: MedEd Auditorium\, 145 Harrison St\, Boston MA \n💻 Zoom: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/96004031836?pwd=k4tQ8OQrmbTZmbpvRhfDGEwTW2wcSa.1 \n☕ Food & Coffee & Olipop Beverages Served URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/friedman-nutrition-business-pitches/ LOCATION:MedEd Auditorium\, 145 Harrison St\, Boston MA CATEGORIES:entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Friedman.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20250804T191335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T191948Z UID:14193-1758042000-1758049200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Taco Social DESCRIPTION:Join us for a taco\, meet and mingle with Tufts innovators and entrepreneurs\, and learn how Derby Entrepreneurship Center can support your entrepreneurial journey. Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions on academics\, business plan competitions\, and co-curricular events. Watch lightening pitches on new ventures founded by Tufts students. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/tacos-fall25/ LOCATION:Patio Outside the Tsungming Tu Complex\, 200 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Networking,Innovation month,entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ENT-Taco-Social-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20250807T171205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T181008Z UID:14230-1759231800-1759239000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Tufts Consumer Product Fair - Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Did you know that many current Tufts students\, faculty\, staff and alumni have businesses selling consumer products and services like hoodies\, packaged snacks\, bottled beverages\, photography services and more? \nStop by the 1st floor of Joyce Cummings Center and learn about the retail businesses that Tufts students\, faculty\, staff and alumni are building. Become a customer and support a Jumbo! \nIf you are a Tufts student\, faculty\, staff member or local alumni who has a current consumer-facing business\, submit the vendor application form by September 24\, 2025. \n \n Apply to become a vendor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Confirmed Vendors for Fall 2025 URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/consumerfairf25/ LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Innovation month,entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tufts-Consumer-Product-Fair-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20250920T193501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T172637Z UID:14913-1763740800-1763751600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Student led event: Hult Prize Competition DESCRIPTION:The Hult Prize challenges students to launch for-profit startups that support at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). At the end of the competition\, one team will win $1M USD in seed funding to bring their idea to life. \nThe 2025 Tufts Hult Prize Competition is a student-led pitch competition sponsored by Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts. Learn more and apply: \nhttps://tuftshultprize.wixsite.com/tufts-hult-prize-com \nThis is an in-person event. Register today to watch live pitches! \n  \n  \n  URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/hultprize-f25/ LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:entrepreneurship,Student event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HultPrize-Fall2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20251216T213546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T222636Z UID:15242-1770809400-1770816600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:Tufts Consumer Product Fair - Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Did you know that many current Tufts students\, faculty\, staff and alumni have businesses selling consumer products and services like hoodies\, packaged snacks\, bottled beverages\, photography services and more? \nStop by the 1st floor of Joyce Cummings Center and learn about the retail businesses that Tufts students\, faculty\, staff and alumni are building. Become a customer and support a Jumbo! \nIf you are a Tufts student\, faculty\, staff member or local alumni who has a current consumer-facing business\, submit the vendor application form by February 6\, 2026. \n \n Apply to become a vendor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Airtable Grey Background URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/consumerfairs26/ LOCATION:First Floor Lobby\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-02-11-Consumer-Product-Fair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T163700 CREATED:20260123T001153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T001153Z UID:15343-1772179200-1772298000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu SUMMARY:MIT Africa Business Challenge DESCRIPTION:The MIT Africa Business Challenge is a unique\, immersive experience for students across New England to work in teams to develop innovative\, practical solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing challenges in: \n\nEducation\nAgricultural Logistics\nFinance\n\nThe event will be held as part of the 2026 MIT Africa Innovate Conference on February 27–28\, 2026\, hosted on MIT’s campus. URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/mit-africa-business-challenge/ LOCATION:MIT CATEGORIES:entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MIT-Africa-Business-Challenge.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR