Business Pitch Competition Veteran Track – 4/1 12:00 – 4:00 pm ET; Schmidt Family Complex
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-atlantic-2026-business-pitch-competition-wave-poster-showcase-tickets-1983371553708?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come watch and cheer as top veteran startup founders from the 2025-26 Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program at Florida Atlantic compete, presenting innovative, impact-driven ventures to a panel of judges. They compete for a Dr. Eric H. Shaw Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.
*Florida Atlantic Wave Competition poster session and lunch (lite bites) provided.

Maverick Innovation Awards – 4/14 4:30 – 6:30 pm ET; SF-201, Owls Nest
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-florida-atlantic-maverick-innovation-awards-tickets-1983384963818?aff=oddtdtcreator
Veteran networking event, plus local innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs! Keynote Speaker – Melissa Medina, CEO & CoFounder