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2026 Dempsey Startup Competition Application – Deadline April 6
Dempsey Startup Competition Info Session (In-person) – Tues., March 10
Summer Innovation Fellowships Info Session – Thurs., March 12
ITHS & WRF Summer Commercialization Fellowship Application – Fri., April 3
Application Due for Dempsey Startup Competition – Mon., April 6
PANEL – Beyond the Algorithm: Responsible AI in Business – Thurs., April 16
WE LEAD EVENTS
WE Lead Wednesday Lunch Meetup – Wed., March 11
WE Lead Thrive Together Mentoring Circle – Tues., April 21
TEAM TUESDAYS & MORE
Tuesday Meetup w/ Past Dempsey Prize Winners – Tues., March 10
Summer Innovation Fellowships Info Session (In-person) – Thurs., March 12
Team Tuesday Lunch Meetup – Tues., April 07
Team Tuesday Lunch Meetup – Tues., April 14
Team Tuesday Lunch Meetup – Tues., April 21
2026 TOP SCHOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP RANKINGS
2025 DEMPSEY STARTUP COMPETITION
2025 Environmental Innovation Challenge
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2025 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge
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