Does this experiment provide students the opportunity to follow their passion without going into poverty? Does it give Humanities’ scientists a chance to use their research to reach a wider audience and have an impact on society? That is what this pilot is all about.
UvA Startup Challenge
As part of the opening, ten student teams will pitch their startup idea during the FGw pre-selection round of the UvA Startup Challenge. The winner will take home €1000 and a spot for the UvA-wide final of the Startup Challenge in 2017. Here, the winning team will receive an additional €5000, useful seed money for a startup company! The jury members are Thijs de Jong (Westwijs Huiswerkbegeleiding), Hans Brouwer (Massive Music) & Manon Becher (Starters4communities).
Debate
Prior to the pitches, established scientists and alumni entrepreneurs discuss the value of academic Venture Labs and the future of the university. The panel consists of Erik Boer (ACE Venture Lab), Arianna Betti (Philosophy dept. UvA), Jan Simons (Media Studies dept. UvA).
Preliminary Program
16.45 Welcome
17.15 Opening by Karen Maex, rector magnificus of the UvA
17.30 Open Mind debate on the pros and cons of Venture Labs
18.00 Humanities round of the UvA Startup Challenge
18.30 Closing, drinks and music
RSVP
Due to the limited places available, we kindly ask you to sign up for the opening.
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