Upcoming
EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check back at the start of the Fall 2024 semester for updates on our upcoming events...
September Startup Coffee Connect
9.11.2024 | 10 - 11:30 AM | CBA 6.428
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and PARTNER for Startup Coffee Connect, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers!
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is the ideal opportunity to network, share experiences, and find potential collaborators for your next big venture. With a relaxed atmosphere and a diverse group of attendees, you'll have the chance to make meaningful connections and expand your professional network. Come pitch ideas to other founders, learn what’s happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds over a complimentary coffee bar and FREE breakfast tacos!
Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow
9.23.2024 | 3 - 6 PM | WCP 2nd Floor Ballroom
Come immerse yourself in the Austin startup scene at the 8th annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow!
Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, the Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow offers the opportunity to discover the diverse range of entrepreneurial initiatives and connect with dedicated mentors who are committed to helping young founders succeed. With 25+ resources tabling at the event, you'll have a chance to connect with a wide range of dedicated experts.
October Startup Coffee Connect
10.9.2024 | 10 - 11:30 AM | CBA 3.302
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute for Startup Coffee Connect, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers!
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is the ideal opportunity to network, share experiences, and find potential collaborators for your next big venture. With a relaxed atmosphere and a diverse group of attendees, you'll have the chance to make meaningful connections and expand your professional network. Come pitch ideas to other founders, learn what’s happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds over a complimentary coffee bar and FREE breakfast tacos!
Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2024
10.17.2024 | 3 - 7 PM | Crum Auditorium
The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center invites you to join us for the Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2024!
The Freed Family Pitch Competition (FFPC) is an annual competitive funding opportunity for undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Austin. The FFPC is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fully immersive learning – and a chance for student teams to walk away with some serious cash.
This pitch competition is all about never settling, pushing boundaries and testing new ideas. Come see if the next generation of industry leaders have what it takes to break the mold!
November Startup Coffee Connect
11.6.2024 | 10 - 11:30 AM | CBA 6.428
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and PARTNER for Startup Coffee Connect, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers!
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is the ideal opportunity to network, share experiences, and find potential collaborators for your next big venture. With a relaxed atmosphere and a diverse group of attendees, you'll have the chance to make meaningful connections and expand your professional network. Come pitch ideas to other founders, learn what’s happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds over a complimentary coffee bar and FREE breakfast tacos!
September
Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow
Mon, 9.25.23 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | WCP Ballroom
Come immerse yourself in the Austin startup scene at the 8th annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow!
Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, the Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow offers the opportunity to discover the diverse range of entrepreneurial initiatives and connect with dedicated mentors who are committed to helping young founders succeed. With 25+ resources tabling at the event, you'll have a chance to connect with a wide range of dedicated experts.
Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023
Thurs, 10.26.23 | 3 - 7 PM | AT&T Conference Center Room 204
The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center invites you to join us for the Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023!
The Freed Family Pitch Competition (FFPC) is an annual competitive funding opportunity for undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Austin. Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at the McCombs School of Business, FFPC is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fully immersive learning – and a chance for student teams to walk away with some serious cash.
This pitch competition is all about never settling, pushing boundaries and testing new ideas. Come see if the next generation of industry leaders have what it takes to break the mold!
April Startup Coffee Connect
Thurs, 4.11.24 | 10 - 11:30 AM | RRH 4.308
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and Texas Momentum for Startup Coffee Connect, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers!
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is the ideal opportunity to network, share experiences, and find potential collaborators for your next big venture. With a relaxed atmosphere and a diverse group of attendees, you'll have the chance to make meaningful connections and expand your professional network. Come pitch ideas to other founders, learn what’s happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds over a complimentary coffee bar and FREE breakfast tacos!
Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition Finals 2024
Thurs, 4.18.24 | 2 - 6 PM | Crum Auditorium
The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center invites you to join the ultimate pitch showdown at the Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition Finals 2024!
Witness the future of business at the Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition – where student dreams become $20,000 realities! Be there to cheer on the founders, network, and ignite the entrepreneurial spirit!
This competition caps the end of the Forty Acres Founders Pre-Accelerator Program, where 20 UT student founders spend the semester honing their business strategy, vetting their market, and establishing product-market fit. During the competition, four finalists from the cohort will have 10 minutes to pitch their ideas to an elite judge's panel for funding and top industry feedback. While the judges deliberate on who will take home the grand prize, you'll also get to hear from the rest of the cohort as they each deliver a 2-minute pitch for the $1,000 Elevator Pitch Award.
Secure your seat to witness the next generation of entrepreneurs in action – RSVP now for the Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition!
Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023
Thurs, 10.26.23 | 3 - 7 PM | AT&T Conference Center Room 204
The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center invites you to join us for the Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023!
The Freed Family Pitch Competition (FFPC) is an annual competitive funding opportunity for undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Austin. Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at the McCombs School of Business, FFPC is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fully immersive learning – and a chance for student teams to walk away with some serious cash.
This pitch competition is all about never settling, pushing boundaries and testing new ideas. Come see if the next generation of industry leaders have what it takes to break the mold!
April Startup Coffee Connect
Thurs, 4.11.24 | 10 - 11:30 AM | RRH 4.308
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and Texas Momentum for Startup Coffee Connect, a casual networking event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers!
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is the ideal opportunity to network, share experiences, and find potential collaborators for your next big venture. With a relaxed atmosphere and a diverse group of attendees, you'll have the chance to make meaningful connections and expand your professional network. Come pitch ideas to other founders, learn what’s happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds over a complimentary coffee bar and FREE breakfast tacos!