Venture College would like to congratulate the class of 2022 as they prepare for commencement. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this next chapter.
Boise State University
Spring 2022 Commencement
May 7, 2022 at 10 am
Boise State University is celebrating the spring 2022 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7 at 10 am at Albertsons Stadium. It will include all colleges and will last 2-2.5 hours. The ceremony will stream live for off-campus guests who cannot be in attendance. Learn more and stream live here.
Congratulations, Broncos!
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Join Venture College for a summer program devoted to helping faculty, post-doctoral, and graduate students across Idaho advance their ideas.
Applications due: May 13, 2022
This program will cover:
- Intro to Startups + Entrepreneurship
- What is a Value Proposition?
- Finding a Value Proposition through Customer Discovery + Empathy
- How to test a Value Proposition
- Measuring a Minimum Viable Product
- How to Pivot
- Business Model Canvas
- Partnerships, Founders + Funding
- Completing Customer Discovery Interviews with Student Support
Program highlights:
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In Case You Missed It
Venture College Program Highlights
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Carbon Venture Challenge
Meet the Award Recipients
April 22, 2022
Venture College would like to congratulate all Carbon Venture Challenge participants who joined the fight against climate change while competing for cash prizes. Participants turned their solutions into ventures and pitched to industry experts, investors, and community members.
First Place:
Brandon Yagla, Sun Valley Solar
Second Place:
Ben Tomasik, Solar Power Workshop
Tie for Third Place:
Morgan Kennedy, Team Efficiency
Devonne Busoy + Hyuna Cho, Composita
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Hackfort Tech Challenge
Meet the Award Recipients
March 26, 2022
Congratulations to each of the 2022 Hackfort Tech Challenge participants. Three teams competed for cash prizes by identifying technology problems within our community, and pitching their solutions to industry leaders and community members.
First Place + earned a spot in the 2022 Boise Entrepreneur Week pitch competition:
Christian Perry, ChatterQuant
Second Place:
Brad Mosell, Dharma Dr.
Third Place:
Tobi Popoola, MyAirBank
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Launch Your Venture Beyond the Classroom
Fall 2022 Venture College Incubator
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Application now open!
September 22 - November 10, 2022
Thursdays at 4 pm MT
Join Venture College this fall for an 8-week not-for-credit Incubator in which students discuss their business ideas and progress, learn new start-up concepts to build traction, and set weekly goals.
Need help generating, launching, or accelerating your idea? Venture College can help launch your venture beyond the classroom this Fall.
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"Venture College helped me validate my business idea and paths to revenue, but what I most valued was my one-on-one time with Ryan and Nic. Ryan helped me hone my award-winning pitch at Boise Entrepreneur Week, and Nic has been an incredible sounding board and resource for bringing Maggie to life through connections, ideas, and feedback."
- Jenny Anderson, Founder of Maggie
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Venture College Community
Events + Resources
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Support Local Gems
May 6, 2022
Idaho’s small businesses have shown immense resilience in the face of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs. Local shops, restaurants, job creators and retailers have led the way through these challenges, preserving Idaho’s unique values along the way. Idaho’s small businesses epitomize what makes the Gem State special, and they deserve our support.
The Support Local Gems initiative is an all-day celebration of the small businesses that make Idaho special. On Friday, May 6th, 2022, you are invited to support small businesses in your community as they work to get back on their feet after a year of significant challenges. Learn more.
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Open House - What's New at the New Product Development Lab at Studio/Blu
May 10, 2022 from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Discover what’s new at the New Product Development Lab at Boise State during their Open House on May 10, beginning at 12:30 pm. Meet at the Boise State Alumni and Friends Center for food & drinks and orientation before heading to the Harry Morrison Civil Engineering Building to tour the new NPD Lab at studio\Blu. Learn more and register here.
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Entrepreneurial Studio
From Startup to Success
May 17,2022 from 12 - 2 pm
Join the Idaho Women's Business Center for this 6-week program. This class is a GREAT fit for anyone who is in the early stages of business. You will come away with a business plan, strong resolve in your long-term strategy, guidance on entity types/legal framework, and have a more fine-tuned branding/marketing plan. Learn more and register here.
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Entrepreneurial Studio
From Startup to Success
White Paper Due: June 1, 2022
The Center of Excellence in Biomedical Research seeks investigators to address important issues of women’s health. Please submit white paper to CEBR@boisestate.edu attention Tracy Yarnell, Program Manager: Center of Excellence in Biomedical Research by June 1, 2022. For questions, please contact Dr. Julia Oxford at JOxford@boisestate.edu. For more information, view the full NOSI here.
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Venture College on Social Media
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Are you following the Venture College on social media? The best way to stay connected with us is following us on our channels! We will post videos, interviews, photos, and stories to inspire you to continue on your startup journey.
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