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Chronological list of all events:

Innovation and Investment Partnering Forum:

 

Vanderbilt University has built a critical mass of nationally recognized researchers working at the crossroads of surgery and engineering. This group of researchers created the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE), leveraging their collective intellectual talent and technical innovation with the proximity of the Vanderbilt Engineering and Medical schools. They have created what is regarded as among the very best environments in the country for performing the research that is transforming surgery in the 21st century.

NashCocktail

Established in July 2010, NashCocktail is a fun evening of casual networking, and free food and drinks. Each month, marketers, developers, digital specialists, recruiters and tech-related individuals network to meet new people, employees and friends. This is a stellar community of creative and supportive individuals who have a passion for their profession.

Lunch & Learn with GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) Jon Collins

Come hear Dr. Jon Collins, Director of Chemistry for GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Discovery Partnerships with Academia program.  Jon will discuss the importance of academic-industry collaborations in the biological and pharmaceutical fields, and will describe GSK’s program for academic partnerships – known as DPAc.  To conclude the lecture, Jon will announce a Vanderbilt-specific Request for Proposals, whereby Vanderbilt scientists can apply to receive up to $150k in support of their early stage small molecule research efforts. 

Tech Venture Challenge

THE TECHVENTURE CHALLENGE IS A 6-WEEK BUSINESS COMPETITION THAT EDUCATES INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDENT TEAMS ON COMMERCIALIZATION STRATEGIES, FACILITATES NETWORKING BETWEEN RESEARCHERS AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, AND SHOWCASES EMERGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FROM VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY.

CTTC Flash Pitch '16

The Flash Pitch Competition is an innovative program organized by the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) and co-hosted with the Wond'ry to provide Vanderbilt students with an opportunity to jump-start their entrepreneurial dreams by presenting their start-up idea to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs.

Applications due for Flash Pitch '16

The Flash Pitch Competition is an innovative program organized by the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) and co-hosted with the Wond'ry to provide Vanderbilt students with an opportunity to jump-start their entrepreneurial dreams by presenting their start-up idea to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs.

VandyHacks III

Founded in the spring of 2015, VandyHacks was the first collegiate hackathon to call the rockin' city of Nashville, Tennessee home. Now, we're proud to bring you VandyHacks III- and it's gonna be even bigger and better. From November 11-13, 350+ students from universities all over the nation will meet at Vanderbilt University for a weekend of collaboration, innovation, and great food

 

http://www.vandyhacks.org/

Grand Opening of the Wond'ry

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/thewondry/grand-opening/

Project Healthcare CEO Sessions

Nashville Entrepreneur Center Event:

CEO Sessions gives you unique C-Suite insights into Nashville's leading healthcare companies. You don't have to be a CEO to attend. We just ask that you be curious about opportunities in the entrepreneurial journey to support transformation in healthcare. Join us as Jim Jamieson, Chief Operating Officer of Evidence.Care, shares the company's story of innovation at the crossroads of healthcare, technology and data.

Next Awards Nashville

Brought to you by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, the Next Awards
recognize entrepreneurial-minded companies in Middle Tennessee - as well as the entrepreneurs who make a significant impact on our local economy - making Nashville one of the best cities in the U.S. to start a business.

The NEXT Awards were designed to celebrate and honor these people and organizations. All stages of businesses,
from emerging startups to well-established market movers, will be celebrated.