Upcoming events.
Startupfest
Startup Fest ’25: UCF’s Ultimate Entrepreneurship Expo
Sponsored by Additions Financial
Startup Fest ’25 is UCF’s biggest celebration of student innovation, entrepreneurial energy, and campus resources — designed to help students connect with mentors, founders, and funding to “future-proof” their careers. Explore new career paths, discover free resources, and experience UCF’s largest entrepreneurship expo in one action-packed afternoon.
ALL STUDENTS FROM ALL COLLEGES ARE WELCOME! Whether you’re a freelancer, side-hustler, innovator, or future founder, entrepreneurial skills can unlock new opportunities and career success.
🍕 Free Pizza!
Earn 5 stamps by visiting booths and chatting with exhibitors to claim your slice. It’s a fun way to explore and connect.
🎧 Silent Dance Party!
New this year: put on headphones, pick your music channel, and dance under the lights! Collect 10 stamps to join the party and vibe like nobody’s watching.
What you’ll experience:
Student startups pitching their products
Mentors and community leaders ready to share insights
Campus and community organizations offering FREE resources and opportunities
Pictures with Knightro and networking with inspiring students
And of course… FREE PIZZA and a SILENT DANCE PARTY (while supplies last!)
No dress code. No pressure. Just good vibes and great opportunities.
Come explore, connect, and celebrate entrepreneurship at UCF — and be part of something exciting and new!
Located in the Pegasus Ballroom, Student Union
Business Model Canvas: Introduction to Customer Segments, Relationships, and Channels Part 2
This session focuses on the foundational elements of understanding customer segments, building strong relationships, and effectively using communication channels. You'll learn how to identify who your customers are, understand their needs, and determine the best ways to interact with them.
Located in BA-135
EVENT LINK
https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/AAjyn52iLwZfA9Vs9Fms6D/Business-Model-Canvas%253A-Introduction-to-Customer-Segments%252C-Relationships%252C-and-Channels-Part-2
Cupcakes And Catch Up
Welcome back, officers and new members. Come in and catch up with our eboard as we plan out the fall semester, and don’t forget to grab some sweets.
Located in the Blackstone Launchpad
Build-a-Business Workshop: Market Research and Customer Discovery
Discover how to identify your target audience and validate your business idea through effective market research and customer discovery techniques. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to gather meaningful insights about your customers' needs, behaviors, and preferences, and use that information to refine your product or service. Leave with actionable strategies to build a business that truly resonates with your audience!
BA1 Room 135
The Launch Event
Come in and blast off with the first official event of the semester. Play some fun games, meet the e-board and win some fun prizes. Don’t forget the free popsicles.
Located in the Blackstone Launchpad
Build A BUSINESS WORKSHOP With Liz trader
Turn your business idea into reality with effective project management! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to break down big goals into actionable steps, manage resources efficiently, and keep your project on track from start to finish. Whether you're launching a startup or building a side hustle, this session will equip you with essential tools and strategies to organize your tasks, manage timelines, and lead your team to success. Walk away with a personalized project plan to drive your business forward!
Located in BA-135
Popsicle Social
Join us for popscicles and pizza and meet the rest of the club. Learn about what we do and what exciting events we have!
Build-A-BuSiness Workshop: Project Planning & Management
Turn your business idea into reality with effective project management! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to break down big goals into actionable steps, manage resources efficiently, and keep your project on track from start to finish. Whether you're launching a startup or building a side hustle, this session will equip you with essential tools and strategies to organize your tasks, manage timelines, and lead your team to success. Walk away with a personalized project plan to drive your business forward!
Build-A-Buiness Workshop: Market Research and Customer Discovery
Discover how to identify your target audience and validate your business idea through effective market research and customer discovery techniques. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to gather meaningful insights about your customers' needs, behaviors, and preferences, and use that information to refine your product or service. Leave with actionable strategies to build a business that truly resonates with your audience!
The Science of Selling: Strategies for Sales Success
Get a front-row seat to the strategies, secrets, and mindset behind successful sales. Whether you're selling a product,
AI and Entrepreneurship
In this interactive discussion with tech founder, Rajiv Menon, learn how to leverage Artificial Intelligence to level up your startup.
Build-a-Business Workshop: Strategic Partnerships
Learn how to identify, build, and leverage strategic partnerships to grow your business! In this workshop, we’ll explore the benefits of collaboration, how to approach potential partners, and ways to create mutually beneficial relationships. Walk away with actionable strategies to expand your network, share resources, and achieve your business goals through strategic alliances.
Interview With An Entrepreneur: Joe Sleppy
Join us for an exclusive live interview with Joe Sleppy, the founder and CEO of Capacitech, a cutting-edge company revolutionizing energy storage with innovative cable-based capacitors.
In this engaging session, Joe will share his journey from launching a startup to scaling a technology-driven business, navigating challenges, and pushing the boundaries of energy solutions. We’ll dive deep into his experiences in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals alike.
The event will feature an interactive Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask Joe your burning questions about startups, fundraising, and the future of energy tech.
The Power Of Relationships
Success in business—and in life—is built on the strength of relationships. Join us for an inspiring speaker event with Phil Kruse, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and relationship-builder, as he shares how meaningful connections can open doors, create opportunities, and drive lasting success.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business professional, or simply looking to improve your networking and relationship-building skills, this event will offer valuable insights and actionable takeaways to help you thrive.
Activity Board Meeting
Do you have ideas about how to make the club better? Join us for our activity board meeting where we will discuss agenda’s relating to fundraising, club engagement, community engagement, and recruitment.
Build- a-Business Workshop: Strategic Partnerships
Learn how to identify, build, and leverage strategic partnerships to grow your business! In this workshop, we’ll explore the benefits of collaboration, how to approach potential partners, and ways to create mutually beneficial relationships. Walk away with actionable strategies to expand your network, share resources, and achieve your business goals through strategic alliances.
Trademark Searching Workshop
Learn how to protect your brand! In this hand on workshop MIssy Murphey will show you how to navigate the US Patent and Trademark Office’s website and how to safeguard your brand.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Join us for an engaging speaker event on Introduction to Intellectual Property, where you'll gain a foundational understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Learn how to protect your ideas, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate the legal aspects of innovation. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, researcher, or creative thinker, this event will provide valuable insights to help you safeguard your work and bring your ideas to market
Build-a-Business Workshop: Crafting Solutions and MVP's
Learn how to turn ideas into impactful solutions! This workshop will guide you through defining customer problems, brainstorming innovative solutions, and developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to test your concept. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, you’ll leave with a clear framework to bring your business idea to life and start gathering real-world feedback. This one will teach you how to make a no-code MVP for software based applications and will be hosted by Brayden Velez
Build-a-Business Workshop: Crafting Solutions and MVP's
Learn how to turn ideas into impactful solutions! This workshop will guide you through defining customer problems, brainstorming innovative solutions, and developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to test your concept. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, you’ll leave with a clear framework to bring your business idea to life and start gathering real-world feedback.
General Body Meeting #2
Join us for our second General Body Meeting and Pitch Night. During this event we’ll give updates for exciting new opportunities and give students the chance to practice their pitch. Whether you’re pitching your business, a new project at work, or yourself get feedback on your delivery and an awesome opportunity to connect with your fellow innovators!
Build-A-Buiness Workshop: Market Research and Customer Discovery
Discover how to identify your target audience and validate your business idea through effective market research and customer discovery techniques. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to gather meaningful insights about your customers' needs, behaviors, and preferences, and use that information to refine your product or service. Leave with actionable strategies to build a business that truly resonates with your audience!