entrepreneurship

Art Walk 26

Jordon Rambert
Open Public

Off Site

Any event or activity that happens on the property of another orgnization. For example tours of factories, or other community events that we feature. 

The Westville Art Walk in New Haven, CT is an annual event that takes place in the Westville neighborhood of the city. The art walk typically features local artists and galleries showcasing their work in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

During the event, visitors can wander through the streets of Westville and explore the many participating galleries, studios, and businesses. Many of the galleries also host special events and activities, such as live music, artist talks, and workshops.

How to Build Your Own Clothing Brand

Jordon Rambert
Registration Requested

MakeHaven Main Space

The main makerspace and connected shops. This is located at 770 Chapel Street. Registered participants should ring the MakeHaven labeled doorbell. They will be directed down a long hallway, and down a set of stairs to our basement workshop.

Join us for an exciting event on how to start your own clothing brand! Our special guest moderated panel of speakers, including Ladrea from Mindless Thoughts Clothing, Shakim from New Haven Apparel, and Simone from Auto Pilot Clothing, will share their experiences and insights into building successful clothing brands.  Our speakers will share their stories, challenges, and strategies for success, and you'll have the chance to ask questions and network with like-minded individuals.
 

Startup: Building Your First Business

Make Haven
Free Registration Required

MakeHaven Main Space

The main makerspace and connected shops. This is located at 770 Chapel Street. Registered participants should ring the MakeHaven labeled doorbell. They will be directed down a long hallway, and down a set of stairs to our basement workshop.

The Business Model Canvas is a helpful tool startups can use to better understand their business. Developed by Steve Blank, it's a one-page document that helps startups work through the basic elements of a business or product in a way that identifies key issues early in the process. Early identification of potential problems allows for quick pivoting without spending money and loosing time, two things that startups are always short on!
 

Start in New Haven: A Community Pitch Night

Kate Cebik
Open Public
Partner Hosted

Off Site

Any event or activity that happens on the property of another orgnization. For example tours of factories, or other community events that we feature. 

Start in New Haven is a community pitch night where individuals can pitch ideas for new events, civic improvements, startups, and other projects to a community audience — with the goal of providing energy, support, and resources to turn the ideas into a reality.
 
Through Start in New Haven, we hope to encourage a spirit of yes — where, regardless of how early your idea is, New Haven community members are here to support you in your next steps.
 
A COMMUNITY PITCH NIGHT
 
THURSDAY
APRIL 13, 6-8PM

Overview of SBIR/STTR Startup and Research Funding

Make Haven
Open Public
Registration Requested

1st Floor Room

This educational room has seating and tables suitable for instruction away from the noise of the main workshop. It is located on the first floor of 770 Chapel Street. Guests should ring the MakeHaven doorbell, then proceed down the long hallway. When you get the main MakeHaven staircase by the double elevators, rather than go downstairs, proceed through the double glass doors, take a right down the hallway and you will see a room with a big robot sticker on the door.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are programs that encourage small businesses to win Federal Research and Development grant on ideas that have potential for commercialization. These grants are targeted through a competitive awards-based program. SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization, often awarding $100,000 and above for project research aligned to government objectives.

Talk on Intellectual Property with David Lewin

Jordon Rambert
Registration Requested
Free Registration Required

1st Floor Room

This educational room has seating and tables suitable for instruction away from the noise of the main workshop. It is located on the first floor of 770 Chapel Street. Guests should ring the MakeHaven doorbell, then proceed down the long hallway. When you get the main MakeHaven staircase by the double elevators, rather than go downstairs, proceed through the double glass doors, take a right down the hallway and you will see a room with a big robot sticker on the door.

 

Pitch Development and Practice Workshop

Jordon Rambert
Free Registration Required

1st Floor Room

This educational room has seating and tables suitable for instruction away from the noise of the main workshop. It is located on the first floor of 770 Chapel Street. Guests should ring the MakeHaven doorbell, then proceed down the long hallway. When you get the main MakeHaven staircase by the double elevators, rather than go downstairs, proceed through the double glass doors, take a right down the hallway and you will see a room with a big robot sticker on the door.

Do you have an idea for a new event, civic improvement, startup, and other projects — that you want to present to the community with the goal of finding energy, support, and resources to turn the idea into a reality?
 

Start in New Haven: A Community Pitch Night

Kate Cebik
Open Public
Partner Hosted

Off Site

Any event or activity that happens on the property of another orgnization. For example tours of factories, or other community events that we feature. 

Start in New Haven is a community pitch night where individuals can pitch ideas for new events, civic improvements, startups, and other projects to a community audience — with the goal of providing energy, support, and resources to turn the ideas into a reality.
 
Through Start in New Haven, we hope to encourage a spirit of yes — where, regardless of how early your idea is, New Haven community members are here to support you in your next steps.
 
A COMMUNITY PITCH NIGHT
 
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 10, 6-8PM

American-Made Challenge: Solar Prize Round 6

Ashley Zdeb
Open Public
Free Registration Required

MakeHaven Main Space

The main makerspace and connected shops. This is located at 770 Chapel Street. Registered participants should ring the MakeHaven labeled doorbell. They will be directed down a long hallway, and down a set of stairs to our basement workshop.

American-Made competitions, offered by the U.S. Department of Energy, are designed to reward innovation and problem solving. Innovators work to transform big ideas into concepts and then prototypes ready for industry testing on a condensed timeline. 

Starting Your Own Business: Production

Ashley Zdeb
Open Public
Ticket Purchase Required

MakeHaven Main Space

The main makerspace and connected shops. This is located at 770 Chapel Street. Registered participants should ring the MakeHaven labeled doorbell. They will be directed down a long hallway, and down a set of stairs to our basement workshop.

Are you’re interested in starting your own business, but have no idea where to start?