What: Symposium celebrating the vibrant startup ecosystem developing at the University of Montana, hosted by the University of Montana College of Business, Folley Family Foundation, and the UM Startup Studio
When: 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th
Where: University Center Theater, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59802
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship during the inaugural UM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium. Whether you’re a student, alum, researcher, faculty member, aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned founder, or simply curious about the power of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, this symposium offers new insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities for learning more about innovation and entrepreneurship on the UM campus.
Join thought leaders from the University of Montana - College of Business, University of Montana Phyllis J. Washington College of Education, Montana World Trade Center, BIOTECH, Rocky Mountain REACH, L.S. Skaggs Institute for Health Innovation, Accelerate Montana, Blackstone LaunchPad at the University of Montana, John Ruffatto Startup Challenge, the UM Office of Research and Creative Scholarship, and the NSF Engines FARTHER Initiative.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration isn’t required. For more information, please contact Erik Guzik at erik.guzik[at]umontana.edu.
Agenda Highlights:
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm: Welcome & Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UM.
1:15 pm - 1:55 pm: Creativity and Innovation - Panel discussion featuring Jeb Puryear from the College of Education, Tyler Talbot from the College of Business, and Cory McKague from the College of Arts and Media.
2:00 pm - 3:05 pm: Supporting Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UM - Panel discussion featuring Zach Scott from the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship, Brigitta Miranda-Freer from the Montana World Trade Center, Karl Unterschuetz from the AccelerateMT Rural Innovation Initiative, Sam Alario from the UM Blackstone Launchpad, and Jessica Mitchell from the UM NSF Engines project.
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm: Innovation in Action: Montana Healthtech and Biotech Initiatives - Panel discussion featuring Erica Woodahl from the Skaggs Institute for Health Innovation, Leidy Wagener of Rocky Mountain REACH, Monica Serban from BIOTECH, and Jody Haines from the Montana Billings Clinic.
4:25 pm - 5:30 pm: GrizPitch - Selected UM students, researchers, and faculty pitch their ideas in front of the live theater audience.