Want to join the entrepreneurship Revolution?
1776 is a platform to reinvent the world by connecting the hottest startups with the resources they
need to excel. From our Campus a few blocks from the White House, 1776 serves as a global hub for
startups tackling major challenges in education, energy, health care, government, and other critical
industries. 1776 startups receive mentorship, corporate connections, access to capital, media
attention, and a pipeline of top talent—the raw materials critical for innovators to succeed. We’re
excited to announce that through the School of Communication, Kogod School of Business, and the
Social Enterprise Program at the School of International Service, American University has partnered
with 1776 as a University Partner! Through this partnership, AU students will have access to a variety
of resources, including access to University Programming such as group workshops, seminars and
member-only events. Check out the full list of resources below!
Community Events
At 1776, we hold community events focused on entrepreneurship each week that cover a wide
spectrum of topics and formats. One night, we might be hosting a fireside chat with a successful
entrepreneur and another we could be throwing a startup launch party! All 1776 events relate to our
greater goals of promoting the startup community and enabling entrepreneurs to innovate in
regulated industries. Community events are open to the general public, and American University
students are encouraged to attend. Our full list can be found at http://1776dc.com/events.
(Access open to general public)
University Programming
1776 will provide AU students in the School of Communication, Kogod School of Business, and the
Social Enterprise Program at the School of International Service with access to University
Programming at the 1776 Campus. University Programming is made up of workshops, group mentor
sessions, seminars, and more, all geared toward helping startups grow. Each week, 1776 will send
University Programming opportunities open to AU students. Note, only those 21+ are permitted to
consume alcohol during University Programming and 1776 reserves to right to check all attendee
identification.
(Access open to AU students at SOC, Kogod, and the Social Enterprise Program at SIS)
Discounted Nights & Weekends Memberships
Through American University’s partnership, all AU students have access to a 15% discount on all
Nights & Weekends memberships at 1776. Nights & Weekends membership offers qualifying
startups access to coworking, access to our full slate of Campus Programming, and free access to all
1776 events. For specific information on our Nights & Weekends membership, visit
http://1776dc.com/membership. In order to qualify for a membership, AU students should visit the
1776 application found on our website.
(Access open to accepted membership applications. Acceptance not guaranteed.)
AU students will also have access to 1776 for certain class visits and tours as arranged by the faculty.
Interested in learning more about 1776? Check us out at http://1776dc.com and
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