What’s new?!
It’s shaping up to be quite a busy spring semester! We’re excited to catch up and share with you the important upcoming opportunities at TVL!
Applications for fall semester’s TVL Practicum will be taken into consideration soon, deadline for submission is March 30th. Students with accepted applications will gain access to info sessions to hear more about how the course might benefit them. So if you’re interested in a for-credit course that will get you hands-on experience working for a startup, apply now!
Applications just opened for our summer semester, the Brumley Startup Fellows Program! Brumley Startup Fellows embark on an entrepreneurial journey, focused on building and developing their own startups while receiving invaluable support from industry experts and dedicated staff. Over the course of the summer, Fellows immerse themselves in the real-world challenges of launching a business, applying classroom knowledge to practical situations. Deadline to apply is April 6th! If you want to learn more before you apply, come to one of our virtual info sessions occurring on March 12th and March 26th at 12pm. You can RSVP here.
We’re so excited for this semester’s TVL Investment Competition on May 2nd! If you’re a graduate student founder interested in pitching in front of investors for a cash prize to grow your startup, apply to be apart of this revered pitch competition! Applications are due April 13th. See you soon!
Is there a UT staff/faculty member who’s impacted your entrepreneurial journey? They deserve to be celebrated! There are many ways staff members can contribute to student success in entrepreneurship and warrant recognition through the John S. Butler Award. We are accepting nominations for the award through Sunday, April 20th.
The Nemec Fortitude Award is now accepting applications! If you’re currently enrolled in a UT System university and actively pursuing your own entrepreneurial venture, this could be your opportunity to take your ideas further with a $6,000 scholarship! Fortitude is key to entrepreneurship, and we want to hear how you embody this vital trait. To apply, submit your responses, a short essay, and at least three letters of recommendation. Deadline is April 20th, 2025 and the award recipient will be announced at the TVL Investment Competition on Friday, May 2nd, during the TVLIC Finals ceremony!