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SUMMARY:UGA's Next Top Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:The UGA Entrepreneurship Program invites current students from any college or university to take part in UGA’s Next Top Entrepreneur Pitch Competition on Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\, from 5–8:30 p.m. at the UGA’s Studio 225 (225 W. Broad St.) in Athens. \nUGA’s Next Top Entrepreneur is open to student startup teams from all over the country. During this live event\, teams pitch their existing business plans or business idea in front of a live audience and a panel of judges for a chance to win total prize money of $17\,500. \n 
URL:https://innovation.uga.edu/event/ugas-next-top-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Studio 225\, 225 W. Broad Street\, Athens\, 30601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Startup 101: Understanding Governance and Boards
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fundamentals of how startups and investors work through this five-part series on business and venture development.\n\n\n\n  \nStrong governance is essential for organizational success. In this session\, governance expert Lori Tiller will explain how boards function\, what they’re responsible for\, and how to manage them effectively as a company leader. While her expertise comes from the nonprofit world\, the lessons apply broadly to startups and established businesses alike. Participants will come away with a clearer sense of board roles\, legal responsibilities\, and how to build a governance structure that supports long-term growth. \nSpeaker: Lori Tiller\, Director\, M.A. Nonprofit Management and Leadership\, University of Georgia \n\n\n 
URL:https://innovation.uga.edu/event/startup-101-understanding-governance-and-boards/
LOCATION:Delta Innovation Hub\, 210 Spring Street\, Athens\, GA\, 306011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Government Contracts: Federal\, State & UGA
DESCRIPTION:This power packed course from SBDC guides small businesses through the essentials of selling to the government.\nYou’ll learn how key certifications—8(a)\, HUBZone\, WOSB/EDWOSB\, SDVOSB—work and how they show up in federal tools like SBA’s search systems and subcontracting portals. You’ll also get a practical introduction to Team Georgia Marketplace\, the Georgia Procurement Registry\, and the Georgia Business Certification Program\, along with clear steps to register and compete for UGA opportunities through its supplier system and sourcing platform. Perfect for business owners ready to understand where they fit\, how to start\, and how to pursue government opportunities with confidence. \n\n\nLEARN HOW TO:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the right federal certifications and use SBA tools to stand out to buyers.\nPosition your business to compete as a prime & sub contractor in government markets\nRegister and find opportunities in Georgia using TGM and GPR.\nComplete UGA’s supplier registration and participate in UGA sourcing events.\nCreate your capability statement\nCreate a simple action plan to target and pursue the right contracts and much more.\n\nRegister using the link below.
URL:https://innovation.uga.edu/event/unlocking-government-contracts-federal-state-uga/
LOCATION:Delta Innovation Hub\, 210 Spring Street\, Athens\, GA\, 306011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 NMIXpo
DESCRIPTION:This end-of-semester event will showcase Capstone projects created by New Media Certificate students at SLAM and Emerging Media Masters students at Emerge. \nNMIXpo is an opportunity for students\, alumni\, faculty\, and industry professionals to experience a range of digital products thoughtfully designed and developed to provide solutions to clients and the community. Join attendees for two days of connecting\, sharing\, and celebrating months’ worth of hard work by the Certificate and master’s students. \nStay tuned for more info!
URL:https://innovation.uga.edu/event/spring-2026-nmixpo/
LOCATION:Delta Innovation Hub\, 210 Spring Street\, Athens\, GA\, 306011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Quickbooks Online: Registration Through Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Gain a clear understanding of accounting principles as it applies to the use of the Quickbooks Online accounting system.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe course\, offered by the UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, is interactive and begins with a basic background of accounting followed by the initial setup of a sample Quickbooks company account. You will learn how to process company transactions (deposits\, invoicing\, payments\, etc.) followed by a reconciliation of your account with a bank statement. By the end\, participants will generate financial reports to include Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet statements.
URL:https://innovation.uga.edu/event/quickbooks-online-registration-through-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Delta Innovation Hub\, 210 Spring Street\, Athens\, GA\, 306011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the SIFP 2026
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URL:https://innovation.uga.edu/event/gathering-of-the-sifp-2026/
LOCATION:Delta Innovation Hub\, 210 Spring Street\, Athens\, GA\, 306011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Athens Innovates Networking & Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us to connect with fellow innovators\, tech enthusiasts\, and entrepreneurs to help shape the future of Athens’ tech community.\n\n\n\n  \nCalling all innovators\, tech enthusiasts\, entrepreneurs\, and creatives in Athens at UGA and beyond to help shape the future of Athens’ tech community! UGA Innovation Gateway and ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center) are partnering to build a network of tech professionals—from startups to local business to corporates\, or those just interested in the field—to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in Athens. Join us for an evening of networking and connections\, and help grow a vibrant talent pool for shared opportunities. If you or someone you know fits the bill\, we’d love to see you there!
URL:https://innovation.uga.edu/event/athens-innovates-networking-happy-hour-3/
LOCATION:Delta Innovation Hub\, 210 Spring Street\, Athens\, GA\, 306011\, United States
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