Elevate your semester with Startup Shell at UMD, the heart of campus innovation! As a student-run startup incubator and co-working space, Startup Shell fosters your entrepreneurial journey. For the past decade, they have 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 Monday, February 3 from 6-7:30 PM is the perfect chance to experience the spirit of entrepreneurship firsthand, located at 4462 Stadium Drive, Room #1101.
They 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:
- Pitch Dingman Competition AMA on Thursday, February 6, 4:15-5:15 PM
Startup Shell and the Dingman-Lamone Center join forces for a casual AMA with Lottie! All students interested in applying, or working on their application, are welcome to join. There’s no RSVP; just bring your questions.
- Pitch Perfect w/ The Mokhtarzada Hatchery on Friday, February 7, 6-9 PM
Perfect your pitch with the Mokhtarzada Hatchery and Startup Shell! Sign up to present your pitch and get expert feedback from Hatchery mentors or simply attend to learn, network, and connect! Food will be provided. RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/muzMV6BuETRUbA189
- Open House on Monday, Feburary 10, 6-7:30 PM
Come meet current members, hear about our cool projects, and ask questions about what it’s like to be a part of Startup Shell and the application process.
- Visual & UI/UX Design Workshop on Thursday, February 13, 6:30-7:30 PM
Sheller Ben Dimarco, the lead designer of Learn Prompting, will introduce you to the fundamental building blocks of good visual design and conclude with a fun activity to apply your new skills! No experience required.
- Small Artists Big Talent on Friday, February 21, 5-19PM
Dare to Dream Inc., in collaboration with Startup Shell, presents SABT. At the Dream Market, discover diverse vendors offering thrift apparel, handcrafted works, food, and more. After, enjoy an open mic session and a musical experience. It’s a hub for creators to unite and showcase their talents.
- Shell Talk: Getting to Type 1: How to build a Dyson Swarm w/ Max Harris on Tuesday, February 25, 5-6 PM
Join Sheller Max Harris to discover the future of energy collection, transmission, and wireless infrastructure. From ground laser systems to space solar arrays. Building humanity towards the coveted status of Type 1.
Applications for Startup Shell are open until February 22 at startupshell.org/apply. If you have questions or want to learn more, reach out via startupshell.org/contact or join their Discord to stay updated at startupshell.org/discord.
