TIE Events

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While masks are not required for this event, we ask that attendees, vaccinated or unvaccinated, consider wearing them for their own protection and the protection of others. Please note that protocols are subject to change.

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August 2022


Wed
31

August 31, 2022 @ 12:00pm PST
Location: Michelson Hall (MCB) 101

TIE General Info Session

The Viterbi Office of Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship invites you to join us on Wednesday, August 31 @ 12:00 PM for an information session hosted by Vice Dean Ellis Meng. Come learn about our Competitions, Curricular Programs and Classes, Internship Opportunities, Funding Opportunities and Building Your Team.

Open to all USC students, staff and faculty
Lunch is provided

Zoom recording and Powerpoint slides coming soon

September 2022


Wed
07

September 07, 2022 @ 12:00pm PST
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) 132

Min Family Challenge Info Session

The Min Family Challenge was created to empower future generations of engineers to use their acquired knowledge and leverage the power of technology to better the world by serving the least fortunate and their pressing societal needs. The grand prize winner will receive $50K to help launch their startup!

Open to all USC students, staff and faculty
Lunch is provided

Tue
13

September 13, 2022 @ 12:30pm PST
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) 132

TIE General Info Session #2 

The Viterbi Office of Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship invites you to join us on Tuesday, September 13@ 12:30 PM for an information session hosted by Vice Dean Ellis Meng. Come learn about our Competitions, Curricular Programs and Classes, Internship Opportunities, Funding Opportunities and Building Your Team.

Open to all USC students, staff and faculty
Lunch is provided

Mon
26

September 26, 2022 @ 4:00pm PST
Location: Denney Research Center (DRB) 145

MFC Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Educational Session #1

The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) provides a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Join the Min Family Challenge organizers for an education session focused on providing insights about the problems that you can help solve using technology. If you are ready to turn your idea into an innovation for positive social impact, join us!

You should attend if you are interested in:

  • Learning about specific problems around access to safely managed drinking water

  • Recruiting team members for your idea or joining an existing team

  • Gaining access to resources and business mentors through the Min Family Challenge

  • Building a business model and competing for $50K to launch your startup

Open to all USC students, staff and faculty
Accepting RVSPs soon

Thu
29

September 29, 2022 @ 12:00pm PST
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) 132

Masseh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition Info Session

Come learn how to win cash for your startup! The Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition (MEPC) includes customer discovery workshops, developing a business model, legal prizes, mentorship from seasoned business executives and access to the local investment community. Your team can win the $50,000 grand prize!

Open to all USC students, staff and faculty
Lunch is provided

RSVP Now

Fri
30

September 30, 2022 @ 2:00pm PST
Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP)

Das Family CEE Student Competition

The Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), with the support of the Das Family, is launching a one-of-a-kind inaugural student competition: Innovate LA! The competition kickoff event will be on September 30th 2022 with a special guest speaker, and the final Pitch Day in mid-April 2023. This competition is open to all USC Students; however, at least one CEE student must be in each student team. We encourage you to sign up for the chance to win the grand prize of $15,000! You do not need a team or an idea to attend the September 30th kickoff event.

Open to all USC students, staff and faculty

RSVP Now

October 2022


Thu
06

October 06, 2022 @ 4:00pm PST
Location: Tutor Hall (RTH) 526

Technology Start-Up Networking Event 

The Viterbi School of Engineering and Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship is pleased to host a special mixer, bringing together people from across campus who are passionate about technology-driven start-ups.Every successful startup begins with a diverse team. Whether you are looking for co-founders with different skill sets to help launch your company, looking to join a team or just plain curious - this is the event for you. Come hear what exciting ventures are taking off on campus and mingle with our vibrant community of innovators. Join the wave of USC entrepreneurs making a real impact!

Be sure to join us if…

*You’re looking to complete your MEPC or MFC team
*You’re looking for a CTO or engineer to join your startup (Founders, come prepared with your 1-minute quick pitch!)
*You’re curious about innovation and entrepreneurship at USC

Open to all USC students, staff and faculty

RVSP Today

Sun
30

October 30, 2022 @ 11:59pm PST
Location: Online Application

Min Family Challenge Application Deadline 

The Min Family Challenge was created to empower future generations of engineers to use their acquired knowledge and leverage the power of technology to better the world by serving the least fortunate and their pressing societal needs. The grand prize winner will receive $50K to help launch their startup!

Apply Now! 

November 2022


Tue
01

November 01, 2022 @ 11:59pm PST
Location: Online Application

The Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition (MEPC) Application Deadline 

The Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition (MEPC) includes customer discovery workshops, developing a business model, legal prizes, mentorship from seasoned business executives and access to the local investment community. Your team can win the $50,000 grand prize!

Accepting Applications Soon 

January 2023


Fri
20

January 20, 2023 @ 12:00pm PST

Atoms Bits Cells (ABC) Info Session

Hear and learn about our premier undergraduate competition Atoms, Bits and Cell.

The Viterbi School of Engineering offers USC undergraduate students an opportunity to use innovation to develop solutions in three areas:

    • Atoms – engineering hardware products
    • Bits – digital projects, such as mobile and web apps, including AI, ML applications
    • Cells – biomedical or bioengineering projects

The top three winning teams will each receive $1000.

RSVP Here

Accepting Applications Here 

February 2023


Tues
07

February 7, 2023 @ 12:30pm PST

Summer Smasher Info Session

Are you looking for a unique experience this summer?

USC Viterbi’s unique tech startup incubator (VITERBI STARTUP GARAGE), is gearing up for its annual Summer Smasher (hybrid program).

What is the Summer Smasher? It is a summer program that will give you a crash course in entrepreneurship! It offers a strong experiential component where you join our community of fully operational tech startup companies as an ENTREPRENEUR-IN-TRAINING.

Come learn about the program and network with like-minded students!

Open to all USC students. RSVP HERE

Tues
27

February 27, 2023 @ 12:30pm PST

Summer Smasher Info Session

Are you looking for a unique experience this summer?

USC Viterbi’s unique tech startup incubator (VITERBI STARTUP GARAGE), is gearing up for its annual Summer Smasher (hybrid program).

What is the Summer Smasher? It is a summer program that will give you a crash course in entrepreneurship! It offers a strong experiential component where you join our community of fully operational tech startup companies as an ENTREPRENEUR-IN-TRAINING.

Come learn about the program and network with like-minded students!

Open to all USC students. RSVP HERE

Published on September 7th, 2021

Last updated on December 23rd, 2022