13D Innovation Labs: in January 2016 (one on each campus) inaugurated the innovation labs. These labs provide the space to encourage “creative collisions" — a place for students to meet and discuss ideas. The labs are equipped with equipment to help students collaborate and create rapid prototypes. Each center is equipped with computers, 3D imaging cameras, 3D printers, white boards, configurable furniture, and many other equipment and materials. Each lab also has a student assistant who can help you use the lab equipment properly.
BuccaneersQuest Competition (Sponsored by 13D Research)
BuccaneersQuest is an exciting competition designed to inspire UVI students from all majors to identify a pressing problem and propose a brilliant solution. Open exclusively to UVI students, this competition encourages innovative thinking and offers a chance to win up to $1,000 for your concept. Sponsored by the generous support of 13D Research, BuccaneersQuest takes place every semester, fostering a spirit of creativity and problem-solving across the campus.
We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, whether you are studying business or another field, and we welcome your participation. To support your journey, we provide workshops to help you refine your ideas and enhance your presentation skills. Join us in making a difference and showcasing your innovative ideas! For more information, please visit or click on the following link BuccaneersQuest Competition
Faculty Entrepreneurship Grant Program
We have established the Faculty Entrepreneurship Grant Program to support UVI faculty
in integrating entrepreneurship-focused, problem-solving projects into their courses.
These projects are designed to encourage innovative thinking and can be submitted
to the BuccaneersQuest Competition, enhancing the educational experience with a practical,
competitive edge. To learn more about the BuccaneersQuest Competition, click here.
13D Milestone Funding Initiative
The 13D Milestone Funding Initiative represents a groundbreaking shift towards nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) and across the US Virgin Islands. Eschewing traditional competition-based models, our initiative aims to directly empower student entrepreneurs and selectively support local entrepreneurs by providing crucial financial backing. This support is designed to help them achieve specific milestones, thereby accelerating their entrepreneurial endeavors and contributing to their success in the dynamic business landscape. For more information, please visit or click on the following link 13D Milestone Funding Initiative. If you are not a UVI student or do not have a UVI email account, please email Dr. Pizarro at nelson.pizarro@uvi.edu to request permission to access the 13D Milestone Funding Initiative website.
For more information about UVI's innovation and entrepreneurship activities contact Dr. Nelson Pizarro at 340-693-1310 or by email at: nelson.pizarro.
