Meet Startup Wildcat Justin Smith! 👨‍🔬 As a Senior studying Chemical Engineering, he founded Lazy Towers, a soilless farming startup with a dream to make fresh, organic crops more accessible worldwide. #StudentSpotlight #MAKEITHAPPEN

At Startup Night on March 18th, we will have a Student-Made pop-up shop showcasing unique, one-of-a-kind creations! 🎨 At the end of the night, you’ll get the chance to shop and support these amazing entrepreneurs. 🛍️ More info here: bit.ly/3F8E57f

Don't Forget! Startup Night is just THREE days away! Join us on March 18th to learn about our Student Milestone Funding program, practice pitches, and get entrepreneurial advice from the pros. 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18th ⏰ Time: 5–7 PM 📍Place: ENR2, Room S107 🔗Link in bio!

Another successful Startup Night! 🎉 Five student entrepreneurs pitched their ventures and walked away with over $5,000 to help grow their businesses. Grateful for the mentors who shared their knowledge with everyone in the room. More Startup Nights coming soon — stay tuned! 👀

Wildcats– The University of Arizona is hosting Hack Arizona the premier student-driven hackathon in the southwestern United States! 📅 March 22-23 ⏰ 9 AM to 3 PM 🔗 Register for the event now! arizona.startuptree.co/event/s/jHwAky…

🚨 UA students! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance for FREE access to one day of the 2025 TENWEST conference, plus special events! Connect, get inspired, and spark ideas with leaders in tech, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Request a ticket by March 24th! 👉 bit.ly/4kLCR1W

Here's the Startup Scoop! Looking for early stage funding? 💸 Hear from Tanvi & Deeksha on where to find the best resources when starting out. Pro tip: Check out tons of funding opportunities on the Startup Wildcats platform! arizona.startuptree.co/discover/resou…

Meet a Student-Made Creator! 👩‍🎨 Ashley, the artist behind Ashley’sArts, creates and sells stunning landscape and digital paintings. Inspired by her love for the outdoors, she brings nature’s beauty to life in every piece with her realistic and detailed artwork.

📣 Startup Night is back on April 15th! Join us for an exciting evening of students pitching for up to $5,000 in funding, expert-led discussion groups, and networking! It’s going to be an inspiring night you won’t want to miss. 🔗 Register now! bit.ly/3YlObbo

Meet the 4 speakers leading our breakout groups at Startup Night April 15th! Kelly King – “Where Do I Begin?” Lewis Humphreys – “How To: Protect Your Idea” Quinlan Wilhite – “How Do I Keep Going?” Paul Tumarkin – “How To: Social Media Marketing” 🔗bit.ly/3YlObbo

Last night, we awarded $5,000+ in milestone funding to student founders with big dreams! 🎉 Huge congrats to Natalie, Arfan, Cole, Manglam & Becca for pitching with passion. Thanks to all who joined us, Startup Nights return this fall & we can’t wait to see what’s next! 🚀📈

You might be subscribed to the Startup Wildcats newsletter, but do you get the Tech Launch Arizona newsletter? 📰 Check out the latest TLA newsletter for news on World IP Day, the launch of Aspiro Therapeutics out of UA Health Sciences, and more! 🔗 bit.ly/4k1dMiu

What is a “happy accident” in entrepreneurship? John Schmidt from @uaztechlaunch and Startup Wildcats breaks it down and reminds us of the importance of networking anytime, anywhere. 🤝

🎓 Celebrating graduating senior, Zane Hasan! As a Student Assistant for Startup Wildcats, Zane brought fresh ideas, a kind spirit, and a strong work ethic everything he did. We’ll be cheering him on as he takes on his new role at the National Bank of Arizona. Congrats, Zane!👏

Natalie Rawlings, who won $2,950 at the last Startup Night to launch her vision for a Recharge Room in the Health Sciences Library, was just featured in this article! Her space will help students unwind with VR, ambient lighting, and more. 🔋 Read more: bit.ly/45cZ17I

Congrats to Neha Gupta!🎉 Neha earned her master's in business analytics from the University of Arizona. Back at our first ever Startup Night, she won $250 for her business, Playfection. We are so proud of her accomplishments! Read more: bit.ly/4k21qqH

Exciting news for Zane Hasan!🎉 Zane, one of our graduating student assistants, has been featured as an Outstanding Student on KGUN 9 News. Now a finance and MIS grad, his work at Startup Wildcats and passion for entrepreneurship inspires us all. 🔗 bit.ly/4ja3cVr

📰 We're keeping the newsletters coming all summer long! Stay updated with the latest student success stories, valuable entrepreneurial tips and tricks, and exciting upcoming events and opportunities. Sign up now!🔗 bit.ly/4kyW9a1

Meet Yona Kleinerman and Jacob Diermayr, two of the three co-founders of Lynnapse! 🧪 Their startup connects students, professors, and universities, making research opportunities more accessible to everyone. #MAKEITHAPPEN

Happy #MeetTheTeam Monday! Meet Paul Valdez, our Associate Director who specializes in mentoring students pursuing non-profit ventures. Looking to grow your nonprofit idea? Schedule a meeting with Paul on the Startup Wildcats Platform! 👉 bit.ly/4dPvrb0