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StepUp’s StartUp Weekend Entrepreneurs Uniting to Solve Global Problems
Developing Products or Processes in the E-Waste SectorSeptember 26 – 28 Raleigh, North Carolina
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Global Problem of E-WasteFocused on entrepreneurial opportunities in e-waste sector. Our preference is computer technology. We are gathering creative minds interested in collaborating to profitably address this massive global problem. What happens to e-waste and why does it matter? Some is refurbished. However, only a small percentage is recycled. Even when we take it to a recycling center, we have no guarantee that it is actually recycled – not in the way most of us think of recycling. Much ends up creating toxic waste problems with serious environmental consequences. This competition event is a small, targeted experiment with the potential for global ramifications and real profit.
-Mary Jane Clark, Organizer
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Opportunities in E-Waste
Products Processes or Service
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Weekend ScheduleFRIDAY 26th
6:00PM – 10:00PM
6:00 – 7:00Opening Session
&Pitches
7:00 – 10:00 Teams Form & Storm
SUNDAY 28th
1:00PM – 6:00PM
1:00 – 4:30Teams Storm
4:30 – 6:00Presentations
SATURDAY 27th
8:00AM – 8:00 PM
Teams Storm &
Validate
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Explore Possibilities
Identify PartnersReplicable
ProductDesign
Great Amenities Concepts
Work
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Opportunity & Terms• Solve the growing global problem of excessive e-waste
polluting the world’s environment by developing a profitable process, service, or product from discarded electronics.
• All kinds of minds, skills and backgrounds welcomed.• Emphasis is on computer desktops, laptops, monitors,
keyboards, printers.• Each team’s work product will be “on loan” to us for
potential public display (gallery) for a period of 60 days.
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Visual Timeline
FRIDAYNIGHT
BEGINNOW
SATNIGHT
SAT MORN
SUNENDING
SUN MORN
IndependentPreparation Pitch for
Talent, Form Teams
& Brainstorm
Complete Brainstorm Validate
Concept & Start Building
Concept or Prototype
RefineConcept or Prototype
Finish Building
Concept or Prototype
Pitch Prep &
Prototype Complete
Pitch &
Awards
September 26 – 28 Raleigh, North Carolina
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Sponsors• Teaming For Technology NC (RTP)– E-Waste (computers, etc)– Technical assistance
• NABÖcker– Facilities– Equipment
• StepUp Entrepreneurship Program– Host nonprofit organization– Technical assistance
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Our Process is Based on Kauffman Foundation’s
Ice House Entrepreneurship
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Process to Apply•Please contact Mary Jane Clark , StepUp Entrepreneurship Facilitator for an application at [email protected] or 919/395-7671.•Acceptance is a competitive process.• Complete entire application. • Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2014.• Application & donation submitted
StepUp, 1701 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh NC 27608