Elevate your semester with Startup Shell at UMD, the heart of campus innovation! As a student-run startup incubator and co-working space, we foster your entrepreneurial journey. For the past decade, Startup Shell has been the catalyst for innovation, uniting the brightest minds on campus to collectively create ventures valued at over $1B. Startup Shell isn’t just a physical space; it’s a passionate community.
When you become a member, you gain exclusive access to a 24/7 co-working space located in the EA Fernandez IDEA factory, along with over $100K worth of invaluable physical and digital resources. But that’s not all – you’ll also join a network of 600+ entrepreneurs and industry professionals, receive mentorship and funding opportunities, and participate in a variety of community events, including retreats and dinners.
Their open house on Tuesday, February 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. is the perfect chance to experience the spirit of entrepreneurship firsthand, located at 4462 Stadium Drive, Room #1101.
We are also holding more events to help you get your foot in the door. All of these events are located at 4462 Stadium Drive, Room #1101:
- Shell Talk: AI for TV Anime: Industry Deep Dive w/ Shuhong Chen – Thursday, February 8 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Shuhong Chen, a CS PhD student, will delve into the process of crafting TV anime after providing an overview of his cutting-edge research. He’ll also share insights on how AI/ML has the potential to revolutionize anime, providing a glimpse into innovative business models, his startup plan, and ways for you to get involved!
- Grind Night – Wednesday, February 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Join an evening of work, where students can collaborate on their ideas/ventures together and network with Shellers.
- Shell Talk: UX in Startup Development w/ Damisola Famuyiwa – Tuesday, February 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Damisola Famuyiwa, a junior majoring in Econ and InfoDesign at UMD, will explore the vital role of user experience in startup development. Gain valuable insights, tips, and resources for crafting impactful brand identities and creating user-friendly websites and apps. Also, learn about essential design artifacts crucial to the R&D phases.
Applications for Startup Shell are open until February 18 at startupshell.org/apply. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out to us via startupshell.org/contact or join their Discord to stay updated at startupshell.org/discord.
