The Up/Start Venture Competition, an initiative of MICApreneurship, focuses on incubating and building creative business ventures within the MICA community. Working with industry partners, the UP/Start Venture Competition provides mentorship and capital to help nurture venture ideas into sustainable businesses. The competition is only open to Class of 2018 and 2019 students/alumni. MICA's UP/Start Venture Competition 2019 begins with a 'pop up and pitch' exhibit! Participants will pitch and display their business ideas for a panel of entrepreneurs and judges. The top 8 ideas will advance to the next round of competition and compete for $100,000 in funding!