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SUMMARY:Fletcher D-Prize Launch!
DESCRIPTION:The Fletcher D-Prize funds entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented ways to end poverty\, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges like education or agriculture? If selected\, The Fletcher D-Prize will award you up to $20\,000 in cash to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/fletcher-d-prize-launch25/
LOCATION:Cabot 206\, 160 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Innovation month,Pitch Competition
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SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: 2025 SparkTank
DESCRIPTION:SparkTank is the premier event for innovation at Brandeis. At this demo day\, meet the startups born in the labs\, dorms and classrooms of Brandeis\, connect with the local innovation community\, network\, make friends\, and support your favorite team. \nJoin us as we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Brandeis community by checking out the pitches from our talented innovators\, networking with industry professionals and connecting with each other. \nThe event is open to all Brandeis students and alumni\, as well as members of the local community. In-person attendees can vote for their favorite startup! \nRefreshments will be served.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/sparktank/
LOCATION:Zinner Forum\, Heller School for Social Policy\, Brandeis University\, Zinner Forum\, Heller School for Social Policy\, Brandeis University\, Waltham\, MA
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20241012T033107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T183942Z
UID:12746-1741046400-1743292799@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: 2025 Out for Undergrads Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/out-for-undergrads-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20250106T022025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T183933Z
UID:13260-1740729600-1740852000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: MIT Africa Business Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The dealine for submitting for the competition is January 14\, 2025. Register for the competition today.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/mit-africa-business-challenge-2025/
LOCATION:Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship\, 1 Amherst Street E40-160\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition,Ecosystem Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240917T173818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T175045Z
UID:12362-1731074400-1731085200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ideas Competition 2024: Live Finals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the live finals of the Ideas Competition! \nLaunched in 2014\, the Ideas Competition is a pitch contest for entrepreneurial Tufts students to choose a problem worth solving\, come up with a great solution\, and deliver a short venture pitch for a chance to interact with the audience through a hybrid Q&A session\, get feedback from judges\, and win a cash prize. \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts University. Learn more: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu 
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ideasfinals24/
LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240918T224346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T191733Z
UID:12386-1730998800-1731013200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ideas Competition 2024: Walk in Clinic #2
DESCRIPTION:Applying to the Ideas Competition and want to make sure you put forward a strong application? Stop by DEC’s Venture Lab during one of our walk-in Ideas Clinics and we can give you feedback and help you create a great application for your idea. \nThis is a full hybrid event. Join in-person or via Zoom. \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ideas24-clinic2/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab (JCC301)\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240918T224129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T191652Z
UID:12380-1730307600-1730314800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ideas Competition 2024: Walk in Clinic #1
DESCRIPTION:Applying to the Ideas Competition and want to make sure you put forward a strong application? Stop by DEC’s Venture Lab during one of our walk-in Ideas Clinics and we can give you feedback and help you create a great application for your idea. \nThis is a full hybrid event. Join in-person or via Zoom (just let us know ahead of time so we can plan ahead.) \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ideas24-clinic1/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab (JCC301)\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240814T191133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190302Z
UID:12000-1727179200-1727184600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Fletcher D-Prize Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Fletcher D-Prize funds entrepreneurs who increase access to proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented ways to end poverty\, yet the best interventions are not being distributed at mass-scale. Can you design a business or NGO that solves one of the Distribution Challenges like education or agriculture? If selected\, The Fletcher D-Prize will award you up to $20\,000 in cash to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists.
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/fletcher-d-prize-launch-2/
LOCATION:Cabot 206\, 160 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Innovation month,Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240111T210127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T010344Z
UID:9364-1707307200-1707310800@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Tufts School of Dental Medicine - $100k Info Session and Application Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Are you an Tufts School of Dental Medicine student and innovative thinker working on a new venture? The Derby Entrepreneurship Center welcomes you to an info session and application clinic for the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition. Learn how DEC can support you through coaching\, an online learning center\, pitching clinics\, and advice on how to apply. Winners are collectively awarded over $115k of prize money and over $100k of in-kind services. \nThe pizza is on us! Learn more about DEC and the $100k! \nIf you are joining via Zoom\, here is the link.\nhttps://bit.ly/dec-eventzoom
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/tusdm-100kinfosessions2024/
LOCATION:Tufts University School of Dental Medicine\, Alumni Lounge\, 1514\, 1 Kneeland Street\,\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition,Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240123T032150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T171908Z
UID:9577-1707231600-1707235200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Friedman - $100k Info Session and Application Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Are you an innovative thinker working on a new venture? The Derby Entrepreneurship Center welcomes you to an info session and application clinic for the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition. Learn how DEC can support you through coaching\, an online learning center\, pitching clinics\, and advice on how to apply. Winners are collectively awarded $115k of prize money and over $100k of in-kind services. \nThis info session is in Room 118 is 150 Harrison Ave\, Boston\, MA 02111. \nIf you are joining via Zoom\, here is the link.\nhttps://bit.ly/dec-eventzoom
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/friedman-100k24/
LOCATION:Room 118\, 150 Harrison Avenue\, Room 118\, 150 Harrison Avenue\, Boston\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition,Pitch Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240111T205205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T010159Z
UID:9360-1707223500-1707226200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:SMFA - $100k Info Session and Application Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Are you a SMFA student and innovative thinker working on a new venture? The Derby Entrepreneurship Center welcomes you to an info session and application clinic for the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition. Learn how DEC can support you through coaching\, an online learning center\, pitching clinics\, and advice on how to apply. Winners are collectively awarded over $115k of prize money and over $100k of in-kind services. \nThe pizza is on us! Learn more about DEC and the $100k! \nIf you are joining via Zoom\, here is the link.\nhttps://bit.ly/dec-eventzoom
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/smfa-100k-infosessions2024/
LOCATION:School of the Museum of Fine Arts\, 230 Fenway\, B311\,\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition,Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240202T225159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T131558Z
UID:9869-1707134400-1707138000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Tufts University School of Medicine - Tufts $100k Infosession and Application Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Are you an innovative thinker working on a new venture? The Derby Entrepreneurship Center welcomes you to an info session and application clinic for the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition. Learn how DEC can support you through coaching\, an online learning center\, pitching clinics\, and advice on how to apply. Winners are collectively awarded over $115k of prize money and over $100k of in-kind services. \nNo registration is required. The pizza is on us! Learn more about DEC and the $100k! \nIf you are joining via Zoom\, here is the link.\nhttps://bit.ly/dec-eventzoom
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/tusm-infosession-2024/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition,Pitch Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20240122T115829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T010129Z
UID:9558-1707134400-1707138000@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Medford - $100k Info Session and Application Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Are you an innovative thinker working on a new venture? The Derby Entrepreneurship Center welcomes you to an info session and application clinic for the Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition. Learn how DEC can support you through coaching\, an online learning center\, pitching clinics\, and advice on how to apply. Winners are collectively awarded over $115k of prize money and over $100k of in-kind services. \nThe pizza is on us! Learn more about DEC and the $100k! \nIf you are joining via Zoom\, here is the link.\nhttps://bit.ly/dec-eventzoom
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/medford-100kinfosession2024/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab (JCC301)\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition,Pitch Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20231012T210957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T171431Z
UID:8729-1701129600-1701388799@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Event: Defense TechConnect 2023
DESCRIPTION:Meet-and-greet with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) agencies! They’re the nation’s largest source of early stage\, high-risk research and development funding for small businesses that provide more than $4 billion annually in competitive awards\, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. \nRegister for Defense TechConnect 2023 and get the opportunity to meet with and hear from SBIR/STTR leaders and experts\, as they share their insights on how to submit more competitive proposals and leverage available resources. \nRegister here: https://events.techconnect.org/DTCFall/register.html \nNOVEMBER 28-30\, 2023\nWASHINGTON\, DC
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/defense-techconnect-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition,Ecosystem Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20230927T231817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T195604Z
UID:8616-1699466400-1699473600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ideas Competition - Live Finals!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the live finals of the Ideas Competition! \nLaunched in 2014\, the Ideas Competition is a pitch contest for entrepreneurial Tufts students to choose a problem worth solving\, come up with a great solution\, and deliver a short venture pitch for a chance to interact with the audience through a hybrid Q&A session\, get feedback from judges\, and win a cash prize. \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts University. Learn more: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu 
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ideasfinals23/
LOCATION:Room 270\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20230905T205859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T181929Z
UID:8536-1696266000-1696273200@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Ideas Competition - Launch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a current Tufts University or SMFA undergraduate\, graduate\, or gap year student\, who wants to develop innovative ideas to solve real problems? \nJoin us in the Venture Lab (JCC301) for the Ideas Launch Party 5pm-7pm and learn all about the Ideas Competition. Meet winners from 2022 and hear how they developed their early stage ideas with coaching and other resources from the Derby Entrepreneurship Center. \nIf you cannot join in person then you are welcome to join on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link. \nThis event is hosted by the Derby Entrepreneurship Center at Tufts. Learn more: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu 
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/ideas-competition-launch-party/
LOCATION:Tufts Venture Lab\, Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, room 301\, Medford\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Sesssion,Pitch Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T102415
CREATED:20230713T013038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T013038Z
UID:8250-1690462800-1690473600@derbyecenter.tufts.edu
SUMMARY:Babson Summer Venture Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College\, the Summer Venture Program is a 10-week accelerator that builds entrepreneurial skills and knowledge\, provides resources\, tools\, and expert connections\, and helps student entrepreneurs move their ventures forward. \n1:00 p.m. Registration check in and networking \n2:00 p.m. Pitches begin. Following the 14 pitches\, meet the ventures at their demo tables to continue the conversation. \nThis event is free of charge. Please consider making a donation to new ventures at the Blank Center for Entrepreneurship and to help students ideate\, create\, and launch their startups. \nFollow the Blank Center for Entrepreneurship on Twitter\, Facebook\, and Instagram\,  #BabsonSVP. \nhttps://web.cvent.com/event/669c7f7c-0351-4a04-8c3c-e0772128da71/summary
URL:https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/event/babson-summer-venture-showcase/
LOCATION:Babson College: Boston Campus\, 100 High St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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