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October 2018
Carolina Challenge Seed Funding Event
Apply to pitch your venture to our panel of judges for a chance to win prize money ranging from $500 to $2,000!
Find out more »November 2018
Carolina Challenge Pitch Party
Apply to pitch your venture at “THE” cross-campus venture competition. This exhibition style event will give you the opportunity to present your ideas to 150 judges. Prize money will be awarded to the teams that earn the most tokens from judges!
Find out more »January 2019
Pre-Makeathon Team Match and Mingle Event
If you are excited about joining the Makeathon this year but aren’t sure where to start, this event on January 22 is for you! The Team Match and Mingle Event is for students who: Are new to everything making and/or entrepreneurship but want to get involved! Have an idea or product, but need 2-4 teammates to help develop the idea (Reminder: Makeathon rules specify that teams must consist of 3-5 student members) Already have a small team and momentum on a product…
Find out more »February 2019
Carolina Challenge Makeathon
UNC’s week-long Makeathon is a creative, cross-campus competition which accelerates innovative ideas into physical and digital prototypes that promote positive social impact. Academically diverse student teams will compete in one of two tracks: digital or physical product development. Teams will have special access to on-campus makerspaces, app labs, workshops, and expert mentors to design, reiterate, and enhance their products, business models, and pitches. Students will also build a network of peers and community members who are skilled in innovating, making, and…
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