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Spartan Cup Pitch Competition
The Spartan Cup is UTampa’s premier campus qualifier for the global Hult Prize and Florida’s Governor’s Cup competitions. Student teams will pitch bold solutions to real-world challenges as they compete for a spot in these prestigious next-stage competitions. This fast-paced event showcases innovation, impact, and entrepreneurial leadership at its finest. Join us as the top student ventures take the stage, share their vision and compete for the chance to represent UTampa on the global stage.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit luma.com. 2026 Leadership Summit
Featuring: Keynote Amanda Nachman, CEO of College Magazine, TEDx speaker and bestselling author of #Qualified: You Are More Impressive Than You Realize.
In 2015, the TECO Energy Center for Leadership launched the Leadership Summit. This interactive event brings together a large group of participants composed of leaders throughout the Tampa Bay business community, University of Tampa students, faculty, nationally recognized speakers and panel members. Attendees are able to connect with local business leaders, gain valuable leadership insight and advice, and learn about hot topics in leadership.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: Yes. Price: General Admission: $99; Table Sponsorship: $500 (table of six); Free for UTampa students, faculty and staff. Ticket price includes breakfast, lunch and book. Contact Name: Dominique Madley. Contact Email: dmadley@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3782.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:15 AM – 1:00 PM.
9th Floor Vaughn Center, Crescent Club.
For more info visit www.ut.edu. Innovate UTampa: the Power of Networking
Student entrepreneurs rarely succeed alone. This session explores how meaningful relationships open doors, create momentum and accelerate growth. Hear from founders who turned conversations into opportunities, mentors into partners and communities into catalysts for success. Learn practical ways to network with intention, build authentic connections and leverage the people around you as you grow your ideas and your career.
Meet the Panelists
Evan Koorse ‘03, the co-founder of TSC Miami, has more than two decades of experience scaling global apparel and manufacturing companies. He founded Art Gun and Monster Digital, leaders in on-demand printing and e-commerce fulfillment. Koorse serves on the LEC Advisory Board and is committed to innovation, leadership and community impact.
Danielle Rushton is the founder of Wherewithal, a patented fit technology company redefining sizing across intimates, swimwear and activewear.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. General. Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit luma.com. 13th Anniversary Entrepreneur Alumni Awards
Entrepreneurship continues to shape how industries grow, adapt, and thrive and University of Tampa Alumni remain at the forefront of that momentum. Across sectors and around the world, our graduates are building companies, launching initiatives and creating lasting impact in meaningful and innovative ways.
As we prepare to celebrate the 13th Anniversary Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Alumni Awards, we are proud not only of the remarkable achievements of our alumni, but also of the strong, connected community that continues to grow around entrepreneurship at UTampa. This annual gathering is our opportunity to come together, recognize excellence and reconnect with fellow Spartans who share that innovative spirit.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. General. Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit luma.com. Pitch Sykes
Have an idea that could be the next big thing? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to bring it to life! You'll get five minutes to present your idea, and 10 minutes of feedback from real entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes. Pick your presentation time today!
Type of Event: Student Event. Entrepreneurship Center. Centers and Institutes. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: No. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit utlec.fillout.com. Pitch Sykes
Have an idea that could be the next big thing? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to bring it to life! You'll get five minutes to present your idea, and 10 minutes of feedback from real entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes. Pick your presentation time today!
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: No. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit utlec.fillout.com. Innovate UTampa: Built to Bounce Back
Every entrepreneurial journey includes setbacks, uncertainty and moments that test your resolve. This session highlights founders who faced failure, pivoted with purpose and kept moving forward when the path was unclear. Discover how resilience is built through experience, reflection and action and how learning to adapt is often the difference between stopping short and breaking through.
Meet the Panelists:
Jenn Addabbo is a co-founder and executive chair of the board at Engage fi, a leading financial services consulting firm.
Lauren Thomas Compton, MBA ‘04 is the CEO of Thomas Financial and began her career with Thomas Financial in 2004 and became CEO in 2021.
Krishna Gullapalli is a multi-brand franchisee and operator with experience across food, experiential and wellness brands.
Angel Lisinski is the founder and CEO of The Lisinski Law Firm, a high-volume immigration practice serving humanitarian-based cases nationwide.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. General. Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit luma.com. LEC Open House
Join us for the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Open House on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on the LEC Patio.
Enjoy light bites and mocktails while connecting with the students, faculty, mentors and community members who are actively building and supporting new ventures. Meet local entrepreneurs, volunteers and professionals from incubators and accelerators, and get a firsthand look at what’s happening inside the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center.
Whether you’re already working on a venture or just curious about entrepreneurship, everyone from the community is invited. Come meet the people doing the work, make real connections and see how ideas move forward here at UTampa.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit luma.com. New Venture Expo
Since its inception in 2017, the New Venture Expo is the culmination of work of center students and program participants. Graduate students in the M.S. in Entrepreneurship program, as well as senior undergraduate students majoring in entrepreneurship, present their business concepts. They compete alongside Spartan Incubator and Accelerator program participants, many of whom have already committed hundreds of hours to their new ventures.
Cash prizes are awarded to first, second and third place in two categories: students (graduate and undergraduate) and Accelerator/Incubator participants.
Winners are selected by a panel of UT alumni judges from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit luma.com. Pitch Sykes
Have an idea that could be the next big thing? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to bring it to life! You'll get five minutes to present your idea, and 10 minutes of feedback from real entrepreneurs who have walked in your shoes. Pick your presentation time today!
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: No. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit utlec.fillout.com. Innovate UTampa: Bet on Yourself
Betting on yourself is one of the hardest and most powerful decisions an entrepreneur can make. This session features individuals who took bold risks, trusted their instincts and defined success on their own terms. From career pivots to creative leaps, you will hear how confidence, self-belief and action helped them move forward even when the outcome was uncertain. Learn what it means to back your vision and take ownership of your path.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. General. Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit luma.com. LEC Open House
Join us for the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Open House on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on the LEC Patio.
Enjoy light bites and mocktails while connecting with the students, faculty, mentors and community members who are actively building and supporting new ventures. Meet local entrepreneurs, volunteers and professionals from incubators and accelerators, and get a firsthand look at what’s happening inside the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center.
Whether you’re already working on a venture or just curious about entrepreneurship, everyone from the community is invited. Come meet the people doing the work, make real connections and see how ideas move forward here at UTampa.
Type of Event: Centers and Institutes. Entrepreneurship Center. Student Event. Sykes College of Business. Open to Public: Yes. Price: 0. Contact Name: Lowth Entrepreneurship Center. Contact Email: ecenter@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3702.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
820 W North A St, 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606.
For more info visit luma.com.