COVID-19 UPDATE
This year we’ll be hosting the InNOLEvation® Challenge workshops online due to COVID-19. The workshops and PowerPoint Presentations are already available to view on our website at this link.
In order to have a beneficial Q&A session, we expect you to watch the videos and presentations PRIOR to the Q&A session. For the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award (which includes points for participation for attending these workshops), attending the Zoom Q & A session count towards these points.
2020-2021 Timeline
| Sep 17 5:00 – 6:30PM Zoom | Workshop 1: Introduction to the Competition (Choose one session) Presenters: Wendy Plant https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94863023102?pwd=bndLN0hvWmRlRnZBK0VXeFJRelVJZz09/ Password: IC2021 |
| Sep 22 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 2: Design Thinking – A Framework for Innovation Presenter: Issy Masduki https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91775041011/ |
| Sep 29 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 3: Identifying & Understanding a Need or Problem Presenter: Jeff Whalen https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96971347587/ |
| Oct 7 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 4: Market Research Presenter: Trip Wyckoff https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99928369417/ |
| Oct 13 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 5: The Triple Bottom Line – Social & Environmental Considerations Presenter: Mark McNees https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96044912492/ |
| Oct 21 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 6: Emerging Technologies/Web Dev. – The Entrepreneur’s Toolbox Presenter: Ron Frazier https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99760699489/ |
| Oct 28 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 7: Prototyping & Visualizing Your Product or Service Presenter: Emily Pritchard https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97174987421/ |
| Nov 4 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 8: Building & Marketing Your Brand Presenter: Lanny Lewis https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97507358050/ |
| Nov 6 | **STAGE 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Intent to Compete** Form submission to include names of all team members, the company name and the business idea. Revisions are allowed in future submission. Form available at: https://jimmoranschool-fsu.us.fluidreview.com/ |
| Nov 10 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 9: Business Finance – Determining Costs & Revenue Presenter: David White https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93611144623/ |
| Dec 2 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 10: Machine Intelligence Presenter: Nathan Crock https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96718973985/ |
| Jan 11 | **STAGE 2 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Business Model Canvas** Form submission to include Business Model Canvas (minus Costs and Revenue) and updated team roster. This is the final opportunity to drop or add team members. Form available at: https://jimmoranschool-fsu.us.fluidreview.com/ |
| Jan 15 | First cut – 15 semi-finalists announced |
| Jan 26 5:00 Zoom | Workshop 11: Effective Pitches & Presentations Presenter: John Breed https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96407904026/ |
| Feb 2 | **STAGE 3 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Complete and Final Business Model Canvas** Form submissions to include the entire business model canvas. Including the “Costs” and “Revenue” financial sections along with and pivots made. Form available at: https://jimmoranschool-fsu.us.fluidreview.com/ |
| Feb 5 | Semi-final presentation judging |
| Feb 8 | Second cut – Finalists announced |
| Mar 1 | STAGE 4 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Executive Summary** Form submission to include a one-page summary of the business that will be sent to the judges for the final presentations. Form available at: https://jimmoranschool-fsu.us.fluidreview.com/ |
| Mar 5 | **FINAL JUDGING AND AWARDS CEREMONY** |
