AI Wins Big at 2023 Dempsey Startup Competition
Students using artificial intelligence for good captured multiple prizes in the 26th Annual Dempsey Startup Competition at the University of Washington. Judges awarded the $25,000... Read More
Sweet 16 Chosen in 2023 Dempsey Startup Competition
The boardroom awaits the top 16 teams in the 2023 Dempsey Startup Competition. Judges chose the advancing teams and two alternates (detailed below) following a... Read More
The Extracurricular Major: The Dempsey Startup Competition
Four students walk into the HUB Ballroom. One studies computer science and engineering. Two study bioengineering. The fourth is an informatics major. They smile, but... Read More
2023 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge Reaches New Heights
Stunned student faces grew wide with smiles as prizes were announced at the 8th annual Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) hosted by the UW Foster... Read More
Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge Finalists Selected
The field of finalists is set for the 2023 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) at the University of Washington. Judges selected 22 student finalist teams... Read More
Stage Set for ’22 Jones + Foster Accelerator Graduates
Every startup journey takes place on a timeline unique to itself. A rushed launch, an ill-defined customer base, or a too-early fundraising cycle can lead... Read More
Meet the 2022 Jones + Foster Accelerator Cohort
Judging the potential of an early-stage startup means you sometimes must go beyond the numbers alone. Are they dedicated to really solving a problem? Do... Read More
Washington Research Foundation pledges $1 million to Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the Foster School of Business
Endowment will create WRF Student Innovation Fund to support University of Washington competitions focusing on the development of future entrepreneurs. SEATTLE, WA, USA, May 27,... Read More
Historic Finish to 25th Dempsey Startup Competition
The Dempsey Startup Competition celebrated its 25th anniversary with surprise announcements and $90,000 in seed funding awarded to twelve student-created startups (detailed below). Surrounded by... Read More
Sweet 16 Chosen in 2022 Dempsey Startup Competition
An exciting finish lies ahead for the student teams in the 2022 Dempsey Startup Competition. Judges chose 16 of them and two alternates (detailed below)... Read More