Virtual Pitchapalooza
Taking in the sights and sounds of the Dempsey Startup Competition investment round—online I can’t help missing the buzz. That atomic energy generated by 30+... Read More
Sweet 16 Chosen in 2021 Dempsey Startup Competition
The most diverse field in Dempsey Startup Competition history is down to just 16 teams following an exciting all-virtual Investment Round. Thirty teams showcased their... Read More
2021 Dempsey Startup Competition Finalists Selected
In a year like no other, the Dempsey Startup Competition made history once again. Students representing 23 different colleges from across the Cascadia Corridor and Alaska... Read More
Nonprofit startup: MS Entre grad went from creating a company to building new industries
As the world’s first sale of cultivated meat—meat grown directly from animal cells without using live animals as production units—was approved, Elaine Siu was preparing... Read More
Environmental Innovation Challenge 2021 Awards
A new wave of student environmental innovators put on a show at the all-virtual 2021 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge. In an incredible showing for... Read More
Prize Pool Grows for 2021 Dempsey Startup Competition
The Pacific Northwest’s premiere student business plan competition just got even better. The UW Foster School’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship will offer additional prize awards... Read More
Finalists Ready for 2021 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge
The finalists for the 2021 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge (EIC) represent a new milestone for the event. The 16 finalist teams (detailed below) will compete... Read More
Prizes Awarded at 2021 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
Student teams at the 6th annual Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) set a new standard for virtual competitions in 2021. Judges awarded $41,000 in prizes... Read More
Finalists Selected for 2021 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
The roster is set for the 6th annual Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) at the University of Washington. Judges selected 21 student finalist teams (detailed... Read More
A Taste of Entrepreneurship: Atomo! Molecular Coffee and the UW Connections Behind it
An online event featuring a conversation with CEO and Co-Founder of Atomo! Molecular Coffee and MS in Entrepreneurship mentor Andy Kleitsch and Head of Marketing... Read More