The Basement at UC San Diego

?? Want to tune in to our upcoming Founder Fireside: Latinx Entrepreneurs on Tuesday, October 15th from 4 - 6 p.m., but can't make it to campus? We have great news - we will be livestreaming the event! ?? REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/g7yw8i83

?? Our next Founder Fireside featuring Latinx Entrepreneurs is just a week away - Tuesday, October 15th from 4 - 6pm! Join us for an engaging panel featuring three UC San Diego alumni founders: Alyssa Perez, Rosa Valdes, MPA, and Janeen Mendoza Cruz. This event is free and open to everyone. UC San Diego students can also enter an opportunity drawing for amazing products from our panelists! Don't miss out - register today! ??: Tuesday, October 15th 4 - 6 p.m. ?? : The Basement (Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor) REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gvkCB8ce

Need expert advice on your entrepreneurial journey? Meet with our industry professionals at the Entrepreneurship Center in the Design & Innovation Building. Whether you're reserving time for this week’s Industry Office Hours or stopping by, we're here to help! Walk-ins are welcome, based on availability. 10/9: Priya Cloutier, Patent Attorney, IP Mgr., UCSD 10/10: Maria Tkachuk, Senior Commercialization Manager, Office of Innovation and Commercialization at UC San Diego Book now: Industry Office Hours: https://lnkd.in/g6gsa5vW Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

?? Want to learn the basics of how to properly finance your startup, small business, or social venture? Attend our upcoming Entrepreneur Workshop with Maileen Flores, CPA, which will cover the financial knowledge fundamentals needed to start and operate your business. This workshop is free and open to everyone. ??: Wednesday, October 16th 4 - 5:30 p.m. ?? : The Basement (Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor) REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gSNKgK7y

Looking back at a successful Triton Tank! Huge congratulations to our amazing winners, who wowed the judges with their game-changing pitches! ?? Vaidehi Sinha ?? Ryan Peng ?? Ashwin Kumar Thank you to all of our other pitch contestants for participating and everyone who came out to support and watch. Special shout-out to our judges for their insight and expertise. Thank you Canon Purdy, Gregory Shepard, Thomas "Cole" Biehle, and David Favela.

? Join us for Patent Lego Challenge, the next session in the Entrepreneur Workshop series featuring UC San Diego alumni, April Wurster. In this fun and interactive workshop, we will demystify patents using LEGO bricks! Learn when to file a patent, when to keep an idea as a trade secret, and discover key strategies to protect your innovations. Whether you are a student startup with a brand new idea, a small business owner with a side project, or a seasoned business mogul, this hands-on session will guide you through patent filing in an engaging and approachable way. ??: Thursday, October 10, 2024 5 - 6:30 p.m.? ?? : The Basement (Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor) REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gZ2bb-3H Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Melissa Campbell, UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization, Shane Moise, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela

Join the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur UC San Diego for an inspiring conversation with UC San Diego Alumni Dr. Debbie K. Chen, PhD, founder of Hydrostasis, Inc. As a?mom, advocate, scientist, founder, and even a?Muay Thai fighter, Debbie will share her incredible journey and offer insights that will inspire your own personal and entrepreneurial growth. When: October 22, 2024 Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Where: IGE, AL21 Suite 1401, Franklin Antonio Hall Don't miss out on this special event! RSVP- https://lnkd.in/gBKzEk5z Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

?? Looking for a summer internship? Look into the Hatch internship program. Fun fact: Hatch's CEO and co-founder, Ann Crady Weiss is a UC San Diego alum and a member of The Basement's Advisory Board! Apply here: www.hatch.co/internships

? Thinking of Starting a Company? ? Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd from 1:30 - 3:45 p.m. at The Basement at UC San Diego for an SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Info and Advising Session to learn everything you wanted to know about SBIR funding. This workshop, offered in partnership between The Brink SBDC and UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization, is designed for researchers, faculty, and entrepreneurs who are either in the process of starting or considering launching an innovative company. No prior knowledge is necessary.? ? This event will cover the basics: ??What is an SBIR grant ??Agencies offering SBIR grants ??Phases and award money ??Who can apply ??How to search for a grant ??Application overview: Proposal sections ??Approach to writing ??Timing and planning ??Panel discussion and Q&A with presenters REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gW9fVmgh This session will take place in person at The Basement, located on the 1st floor of the Design and Innovation Building (Room 151, 9510 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093). It will also be available as a webinar for remote participation. Jacques Chirazi, Amy Duncan, Matt Hutton, PE, PMP, Rose Bowlus, Emily Do, JD, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CHC, CSSBB, DASPL, Natalie Castellana, Caroline Arzoo, Paul Roben, Corinne Peek-Asa, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela