October 2023 Newsletter 

Ideas Competition - applications accepted through Oct 22

The Ideas Competition is a early stage venture pitch contest for entrepreneurial Tufts students to choose a problem worth solving, come up with a great solution, and deliver a 3-minute venture pitch for a chance to win up to $1,000 per team in cash prizes. No experience necessary! Take advantage of DEC resources including Pitch Workshops, Online Learning, and one-on-one Coaching.

How to Deliver the Perfect Pitch

Oct 10th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Join this interactive clinic and learn tips for turning your ideas into the perfect pitch! Led by DEC Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Cody Damon and Marcus Johnson-Smith

Fletcher D-Prize Ideation and Pitch to Match (In person/hybrid)

Oct 11, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join us for a high-energy hybrid Ideation and  Pitch Session for the Fletcher D-Prize! Share your nascent ideas, no matter how early. No experience necessary!

DEC Offers Virtual Information Sessions for Boston Campus 

October 12th and 13th at 12:00pm

Learn how DEC can support you on your entrepreneurial journey. We offer free workshops and online learning as well as coaching. Learn about the upcoming Ideas Competition and tips to succeed.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Update

IDEACON at Boston University Questrom School of Business

October 14

A one-day innovation extravaganza for students and recent grads to connect with fellow movers and shakers and experience entrepreneurship and leadership hands-on. Whether you are interested in technology, business, social impact or arts and culture IDEACON is the perfect place to get inspired. You will also learn strategies to harnass that inspiration and turn it into something real.

This workshop is being offered in partnership with Derby Entrepreneurship
Center at Tufts

Upcoming Events at a Glance

Community Events and Opportunities

Tech Breakfast Club: Boston Edition - Oct 10

Founders, Young VC's and Operators joining for breakfast. Register for Tech Breakfast Club

TechConnect - Nov 28 to 30

At TechConnect we bring together technologies, innovators, and industry leading innovation seekers to accelerate technology licensing, transfer, and commercialization. Register for TechConnect

Tufts Young Alumni Events - Multiple November Dates

Tufts University is hosting events for Tufts alumni 1-10 years out in November across 5 cities, NYC, Boston, Seattle, San Francisco and DC.  Connect with your classmates and meet new connections! Register for Young Alumni Events

Support the Derby Entrepreneurship Center!

Help us build and grow the next generation of Tufts innovators and entrepreneurs through a tax-deductible donation!

Derby Entrepreneurship Center