stepup's startup nc weekend monetizing e-waste
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PosCast On StartUp Weekend: http://mjclark.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-30T15_22_03-07_00 September 26 – 28 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Focused on IT e-waste and entrepreneurship. We are looking for creative minds interested in profitably addressing this global problem. What happens to e-waste? 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 experiment with the potential for global ramifications and real profit. Limited seating available due to size of commercial workshop and equipment allocation to participating teams. .TRANSCRIPT
Monetizing The World’s Problems
StepUp’s StartUp NC WeekendDeveloping profitable products or processes in the e-waste sector
September 26 – 28 Raleigh, North Carolina
Global Problem of E-Waste
Focused on entrepreneurial opportunities in e-waste sector. Our preference is computer technology. We are gathering creative minds interested in collaborating to profitably address this 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 experiment with the potential for global ramifications and real profit.
-Mary Jane Clark, Organizer
Opportunities in E-WasteProcesses or ServiceProducts
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
Explore Possibilities
Identify PartnersReplicable
ProductDesign
Great Amenities! Concepts
Work
Opportunity & TermsSolve the 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 for a period of 60 days.
Visual TimelineFRIDAYNIGHT
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
SponsorsTeaming For Technology NC (RTP)
E-Waste (computers, etc)Technical assistance
NABÖckerFacilitiesEquipment
StepUp Entrepreneurship ProgramHost nonprofit organizationTechnical assistance
Our Process is Based on Kauffman Foundation’s
Ice House Entrepreneurship
Process to ApplySpace is limited and acceptance is a competitive processComplete entire application (next slide)Deadline for submission - Friday, September 12, 2014Application & donation submitted
StepUp, 1701 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh NC 27608 Questions? Please contact Mary Jane Clark, StepUp Entrepreneurship Facilitator at [email protected] or call 919/395-7671(cell)
StartUp NC Weekend ApplicationName: _________________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________________________________By applying, I agree to join a team even if my idea is not selected and I offer the following skills, talents, experience, and resources:
I have an idea or concept. Yes No I have read and understand all terms and conditions of application.Signature: __________________________________ Date: _________
Thank you!