September 21 | 9:00AM - 1:00pm | ESJ Plaza

Connect with some of the programs behind UMD's Top 5 national ranking in entrepreneurship at the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Village during Family Weekend!

Explore the Village

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 9AM-1PM

WHERE: Plaza in front of the entrance to the Edward St. John Learning Center (Off of Campus Drive)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Explore the diverse academic and entrepreneurship opportunities available to students across all disciplines! Stop by the village to connect with representatives from some of the programs behind UMD's Top 5 national ranking in entrepreneurship and pick up exciting giveaways. See how you can be a part of the initiatives that make UMD a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.

EXPLORE THE VILLAGE
(PARTICIPATING PROGRAMS)

Come meet representatives from some of UMD’s most innovative and entrepreneurial programs:

The Academy for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Empowering students to develop creative problem-solving skills and turn ideas into action.

The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship

Offering resources and mentorship to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and fund their ventures.

The Do Good Institute

Providing opportunities to engage in social innovation and impact-driven projects.

Startup Shell

A student-run incubator fostering collaboration, growth, and development of student startups.

The Mokhtarzada Hatchery

An exclusive incubator supporting student-founded startups with resources, mentorship, and funding.

Arts for All

Connecting arts and entrepreneurship, offering a space for creative innovation across disciplines.

The Fischell Institute

Advancing medical device development through research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

xFoundry

A dynamic program that merges education with real-world innovation, offering mentorship, resources, and a competitive edge.