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🎉 Exciting News from Tourism Business Igniter! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the groundbreaking launch of the Veteran Entrepreneur Library and Multimedia Hub! In partnership with Vets in Tech, Global Entrepreneurship Network, and AulTru Care, this innovative initiative aims to revolutionize access to high-quality educational materials and multimedia resources.

Their mission is to empower local entrepreneurs and community members, transforming the landscape of opportunity and success.

Stay tuned for what's next for Tourism Business Igniter (TBI) and Nevada Partners, and discover how to get involved! Follow them at Partners or their website https://nvpartners.org/tbi/. Let's build a brighter future together! 🌟

Excited to spotlight with Bo Bernhard on Vegas PBS! 🔥✨

We’re thrilled to have partnered with Zero Labs and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) to support the incredible teams of Innovation Launchpad Cohort 2! 🎉

This past weekend, 19 teams, represented by 33 founders from Las Vegas, across the country, and even as far as Chile, showcased their groundbreaking work at UNLV’s Black Fire Innovation building.

A special shout out to the three teams from this year’s President’s Innovation Challenge, who continue their entrepreneurial journey with us. Your dedication to innovation is truly commendable!

From using generative AI to enhance education to developing hardware-based quantum random number generators for gaming and cybersecurity, these entrepreneurs are shaping the future of Las Vegas. 🔬

Empowering innovation and driving growth at the heart of Las Vegas! 🌟 Discover the future with UNLV's Office of Economic Development.

📰✨BIG NEWS! We've revamped our newsletter to bring you the latest updates and exclusive UNLV content straight to your inbox. Don't miss out -- subscribe now and stay in the know! Link in bio.

Come by 📍Black Fire Innovation to learn more about our collaborators and their work with production and eSports event. Check out our updated laboratory technology as we are making our way through an exciting facility upgrade!
Shout out to for their generous technology donation to our lab and eSports program

Students and Faculty, now is your chance to share your innovation with industry partners, colleagues, classmates and those with a passion for the life sciences. Apply now to participate!

Support Rebels by donating to UNLV Sports Innovation Institute on March 21st!

🌟Join us for !🌟
Starting today through March 21 we're calling all innovators and collaborators to come together to support UNLV Sports Innovation Institute. Your support helps us drive sports research, education, and innovation in Las Vegas. Let's make an impact, one donation at a time. Follow the link below to support UNLV Sports Innovation Institute❣️💪
https://rebelsgive.unlv.edu/campaigns/sports-innovation-institute

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Day 1 of the Launch Pad is in the books. Innovators and entrepreneurs joined us from all over to celebrate the tremendous success of Quinton Singleton and Ryan Rubio. This program continues on into this weekend and they are projected to host 3 more launchpads this year. https://zerolabs.io/

Exciting news! 🌟 The UNLV Office of Economic Development is making waves at CES 2024! 🚀 Join us as we showcase innovation, collaboration, and the future of economic growth. 🔗

We are so excited to announce that our very own UNLV VP of Economic Development, Dr. Bo Bernhard will be taking the stage this January 27th at 

Before we close the book on 2023, check out one of our biggest events of the year: Nevada Hotel Lodging Association Technology Conference. Over 20 vendors, a Shark Pool, and speed networking. What an amazing opportunity to connect with industry professionals and showcase new technology. 🏨🎲

Teachers, Students, and Parents: UNLV is looking for your input for student innovators working on concepts around Artificial Intelligence in Education.
They are asking for volunteers to participate in a 10-15 minute virtual interview, to ask 3-5 questions about your experience with school, learning, and comfort with technology. We need Teachers and Students, as well as Parents, of all school ages and grades.
Don't be shy! We want to hear from you!
It is super easy to sign up for an interview session. Click the link below and select the best time for you.
https://calendly.com/jamie-schwartz/unlv-president-s-innovation-challenge-interview

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Welcome to the Harry Reid Technology Park Veterans Business Outreach Center!

, a trailblazing robotics company, made a remarkable visit to UNLV Black Fire, creating an electrifying atmosphere with a live robotics demonstration. Meet and their prototype

🎮Exciting News!🎮 Black Fire Innovation has just leveled up in the world of eSports, thanks to our awesome donors . We love our new gaming stations and are ready to take eSport gaming and research to the next level

Las Vegas is continuing to grow in its efforts to supply small business support across our community.
Learn more by visiting NevadaSBDC.com

UNLV Integrated Health Sciences is leading the way in Alzheimer's research. "The goal is to show that discovery can be turned into products that help patients and care partners in addition to growing the body of knowledge about these brain disorders" - Dr. Cummings

Did you know that RebelForge offers UNLV students no-cost, confidential business advising? Get to know RebelForge and see if they can help you start your start-up!

Registration is OPEN!
Now is your chance to get in on the action and register for UNLVs newest case competition: Breaking Bankruptcy!
Team up with your friends across unlv to find a business that has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, research that business and propose an innovative solution that you feel could have saved that business and others like it!
1 undergrad team and 1 graduate team will win $10,000.00

"We have the opportunity right now to lead in the renewable energy space. Hydrogen is not just for tomorrow, hydrogen is for today" - Sent. Pat Spearman

Have you seen our Makerspace ?!?! This is a great resource for aspiring entrepreneurs

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There is a women business owner’s networking tea party coming up!
The Empress Exchange Tea Party
Thursday August 10th

Information to rsvp below in invitation:
See you there!
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This is an exciting time for Sports Innovation as we prepare for SEI✴️CON!
https://sei-con.org/

"As Las Vegas continues to build its reputation as a sports and entertainment capital, UNLV and Syracuse University announced they are partnering to bring a sports and entertainment convention to the city next year" - Las Vegas Review Journal

The UNLV EMBA program is the next step in your leadership and management career. Check it out!

Our team is in Boston this week exhibiting at BIO International with our incredible partners at City of Las Vegas Government, City of North Las Vegas, Nevada - Municipal Government, and Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance 🙌🙌
Our mission is attracting Bio Industry Companies, Jobs, and Research & Development to the Greater Vegas Region.
Our schedule is packed full of meetings with companies looking to do business in Vegas and with UNLV.

If you are attending come see us at Exhibit 2849 in the Main Hall. We are hosting an ice cream cart this afternoon and a Brain Health Focused reception tomorrow evening.

Viva BIOVegas!

Events continue to ♨️heat♨️ up at Black Fire Innovation
1️⃣ + 2️⃣ UNLV
3️⃣ + 4️⃣ Lee Business School MBA Mixer
5️⃣ + 6️⃣ A Night at Black Fire feat. David Malan