GVL Starts – Applications Closed

Nominated nationally for “Excellence in New Venture Creation”, this transformational 9-week experience provides first-time founders around the Greenville, SC community with the right training, the right connections, and access to the right type of capital needed to successfully launch. The program includes mentoring from successful local entrepreneurs and business owners, coaching from experienced design thinkers, […]

Spring Mini Pitch Competition

Burgess Theatre 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC

The Hill Institute is proud to bring you this spring's Mini Pitch Competition!  Join us in Burgess Theater on February 21st from 4:00-5:00 pm to see your classmates pitch live or enter yourself for a chance to win $500 towards their new ventures! Your vote matters so come and cheer on your friends and help them […]

Summer Business and Innovation Boot Camp Info Session

Join us to learn more about The Hill Institute's Summer Business and Innovation Boot Camp! This application-based summer-long program equips students with the business fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship. The high-impact experience is designed for students who want to complement their degree with real world business and innovation experience while a variety of potential career […]

The Hill Institute Launch Party

Furman101 101 N Main St., Greenville, SC, United States

You are invited to recognize and celebrate our GVL Starts grads and/or student founders who have achieved significant milestones such as hiring their first employees, opening a physical space, or closing a funding round. It is an intimate gathering of family, friends, and community members that help recognize and build community, but also allows us […]

GVL Starts Demo Day

2 W Washington St 2 W Washington St, Greenville, SC, United States

On Thursday, March 28 from 5:00pm-7:30pm more than 15 of the area’s most promising new entrepreneurs will gather in the heart of Greenville, SC for a shot at one of three $5,000 startup grants. During this event, the GVL Starts’ sixth graduating class will pitch their ventures, giving the judges and all attendees a chance […]

Paladin Pitch Competition

Watkins Room, Trone 3300 Pointsett Highway, Greenville, SC, United States

The Paladin Pitch Competition, established in 2020 is entering its 5th year here at Furman University. This exciting event showcases the innovative ideas of four student finalists who will pitch their new venture ideas to a panel of judges and a diverse audience of students, faculty, alumni, and community leaders.   We have seen a vast […]

Summer Business and Innovation Boot Camp Info Session

Trone, Room 208A 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC

Join us to learn more about The Hill Institute's Summer Business and Innovation Boot Camp! This application-based summer-long program equips students with the business fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship. The high-impact experience is designed for students who want to complement their degree with real world business and innovation experience while a variety of potential career […]