SXSW 2021
University Startup Acceleration is the New Normal
Description:
The 2020 global pandemic has made us deeply aware that everyone in the world does not have good access to (1) knowledge (2) resources (3) connections. But universities do, and as a result, centers of education in today's economy are becoming hotbeds of innovation, spawning startups through knowledge-sharing, access to venture capital, and alumni networks. AcceleratorInfo lists 260 university-founded accelerators in the U.S. alone, while the Center on Rural Innovation's 2020 report shows that higher education plays a key role in bringing "tech-based" opportunities to small towns. As political fracturing and strained international relations weaken our world governments, higher education continues to build bridges. As a result, university startup acceleration has become the new normal.
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Takeaways
- Understanding the transfer of scientific and technical KNOWLEDGE to solve the world’s problems is fundamental for any startup. Universities can help.
- CONNECTIONS are essential to startups, and universities are experts at maintaining relationships with alumni, local corporations, and the government.
- A global reach is required for many of today’s startups to get the RESOURCES they need. Universities are experts at international sourcing.
Speakers
- Caroline Winnett, Executive Director, UC Berkeley SkyDeck
Organizer
Tania Soh, Public Relations Assistant, Hot Tomato Marketing
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