Georgetown Entrepreneurship

Maker Hub x Entrepreneurship
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
“From Prototype to Profit: Where Makers Meet Entrepreneurs”
Got a great idea? Let’s make it real! In this workshop, you’ll explore how the Maker Hub’s tools and materials can help you prototype your next big venture and brainstorm how to test your product in the market. Whether you’re working on a physical product, a digital experience, or just refining an idea, this session – hosted in collaboration with the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club – will introduce you to the resources and materials that can bring your vision to life.
Maker Hub volunteers and EShip Club members will be on hand to help brainstorm, flesh out your concept, and guide you through the first steps of prototyping. Whether you need a minimum viable product (MVP) for pitching or a proof-of-concept to test functionality, this workshop will give you the resources and confidence to get started. This is great for all levels of experience!
No prior making or business experience is necessary – just bring your ideas and entrepreneurial spirit! Close-toed shoes are required in the Maker Hub. Please see the Maker Hub website for all rules.
Reach out to EntrepreneurshipClub@georgetown.edu and follow Eship on Instagram (@georgetownentrepreneurship) for more information!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vEPUUGQxdpTi1PoSA
Date: Mar 31, 2025
Time: 7 – 8 PM
Location: Maker Hub (Lau 1)

Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Celebration and Showcase
2025-04-01 | Fisher Colloquium
Join us for Georgetown’s Research and Innovation Showcase, a half-day event that highlights groundbreaking discoveries, celebrates innovation, showcases new ventures, and connects academia with industry and investors. This event will feature a celebratory luncheon (by invitation only), research presentations, an industry panel discussion, and a venture fair showcasing exciting new entrepreneurial companies and teams from the Georgetown community.

Startup Bootcamp
2025-04-04 16:00 - 20:00
Work on a Current Idea or Company at the Startup Bootcamp on April 4th

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a game-changing idea? Ready to take your startup to the next level? On April 4th at 4pm, Georgetown Entrepreneurship is launching its inaugural Startup Bootcamp—an immersive experience designed to connect early-stage founders with expert mentors, strategic guidance, and the resources needed to accelerate their ventures.
What to Expect:

Personalized Mentorship
Hands-on Learning
Goal-Driven Growth

Register here!

ECOprenuership Pitch Workshop
2025-04-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Hariri 140
The Georgetown Ecopreneurship Pitch Competition challenges student teams to develop an innovative, feasible solution to improve the sustainability of Georgetown’s DC neighborhood and campuses. Two winning teams will receive awards of up to $3,000, as well as project development mentorship, to actually implement their solutions. The competition will be April 12 9AM-6PM (Hariri case room 240) and will be preceded by an optional introductory workshop on April 5 3-5PM (Hariri case room 140), both on Georgetown’s main campus. These events are a great way to meet other students, mentors, professionals, and Georgetown community members (faculty, staff, operations) who are knowledgeable about sustainability, and no experience or prior team creation is required! A light breakfast and lunch will be served at the event.
Fill out the interest form here!

ECOprenuership Pitch Competition
2025-04-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Hariri 240

Entrepreneurship/Small Business: A conversation with Bill Condron
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:15 | Fisher Colloquium
Cosponsored by:
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative
Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club
Georgetown MBA Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club
Georgetown MBA Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Club
Georgetown Small Business Corps
Moderated by Professor Jeff Reid, this informal conversation will help attendees learn how a leader with no formal business education has taken a decades-old company to new heights, creating jobs and value in small towns across New England. Bill Condron is the third generation of his family to run The Granite Group, a plumbing supply wholesaler with locations throughout New England. He’s continued to build on the success of past generations through growth strategy, innovation and a focus on his employees – making them one of the best companies to work for in the region.
Register here

Entrepreneurship in Health Pitch Competition
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Hilltop Tap Room, Healey Family Student Center
This is an opportunity to present a health-related pitch in a relaxed environment to a panel of expert judges and receive feedback! Light dinner and refreshments will also be provided to all pitchers and attendees.
Register to pitch here.
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'Roundtable Discussion: Is Africa The Next Tech Superpower'
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Fisher Colloquium
On the margins of the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings happening in Washington next week, we will host an exciting Roundtable Discussion at MSB, in partnership with SFS African Studies, on April 23 at 1 PM in Fisher Colloquium on one of the key topics being hotly debated in business and policy circles: Africa’s rising place in the Global Startup Revolution under way around the world.
As the fastest growing region for Venture Capital over the past five years, and a continent that will represent 1/2 of the global labor force and 1/3 of the world’s youth by 2050, Africa is a continent that is teeming with innovation and entrepreneurship. And the world is paying attention. And Georgetown is too.
Join us for an insightful discussion with a fantastic lineup of key experts and practitioners: Jeff Reid, Director of Georgetown Entrepreneurship, Dr. Houda Ghozzi, CEO of Open Startup International in Tunisia who works closely with various US universities on pan-African entrepreneurship, and Dumi Mabhena, an African startup co-founder and an MBA Hoya.
Register here

Excellence in Entrepreneurship Showcase 2025
2025-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Fisher Colloquium
Join us for an exciting in-person event, The Spring Georgetown Excellence in Entrepreneurship Showcase, hosted by the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. Join us in Fisher Colloquium at 5 pm where our showcase promises an engaging exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation within the Georgetown community. From groundbreaking projects to transformative ideas, guests will learn firsthand about the myriad opportunities entrepreneurship presents across the campus. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or simply curious about the entrepreneurial landscape, this event offers a chance to gain insights, network, and celebrate the spirit of innovation. The highlight of the evening will be the recognition of outstanding individuals and winners of the prestigious Georgetown Entrepreneurship Excellence Awards. These trailblazers represent the pinnacle of entrepreneurial achievement within the Georgetown community, embodying the values of innovation, leadership, and service.
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Georgetown Ventures Demo Day
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Lohrfink Auditorium, 3613-3625 Canal Rd NW, Washington, TX, 20007, United States
Join us for Demo Day on April 29th in Lohrfink Auditorium where 9 startup founders will take the stage to demonstrate the progress they have made over the 10-week accelerator period. Spanning industries across tech, healthcare, sustainability, and consumer goods, each startup tackles unique challenges with innovative solutions. Here, founders will share their professional journey, highlight key milestones, and make their ask—whether it’s funding, mentorship, partnerships, or strategic support. Don’t miss the chance to support the next generation of entrepreneurs!
Register here
