WORKSHOP UPDATES
This year we’ll only be hosting four of the InNOLEvation™ Challenge workshops in a hybrid format. We will be using the previous year’s workshops for you to view on your own. The workshops and PowerPoint Presentations will be available to view in the Timeline below and the suggested dates on when to view them will also be added. Additionally, you can view all the workshops on our website at this link.
2022-2023 Timeline
| Sep 14 & 15 5:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 1: Introduction to the Competition (Choose one session) Presenters: Wendy Plant 9/14 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98419767992 9/15 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97266415475 |
| TBD 5:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 2: Design Thinking – A Framework for Innovation Presenter: TBD |
| WATCH BY September 28th | Workshop 3: Identifying & Understanding a Need or Problem Presenter: Jeff Whalen https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| WATCH BY October 5th | Workshop 4: Market Research Presenter: Trip Wyckoff https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| WATCH BY October 13th | Workshop 5: The Triple Bottom Line – Social & Environmental Considerations Presenter: Mark McNees https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| WATCH BY October 19th | Workshop 6: Emerging Technologies/Web Dev. – The Entrepreneur’s Toolbox Presenter: Ron Frazier https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| WATCH BY October 27th | Workshop 7: Prototyping & Visualizing Your Product or Service Presenter: Emily Pritchard https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| WATCH BY November 3rd | Workshop 8: Building & Marketing Your Brand Presenter: Lanny Lewis https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| Nov 11 | **INTENT TO COMPETE (first, optional deadline)** Form submission to include names of all team members, the company name and the business idea. Revisions are allowed in future submission. Form will be available SOON: https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/ |
| WATCH BY November 17th | Workshop 9: Business Finance – Determining Costs & Revenue Presenter: David White https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| WATCH BY November 30th | Workshop 10: Machine Intelligence Presenter: Nathan Crock https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/resources/ |
| Jan 18 | **APPLICATION 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 will be available SOON at: https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/ |
| Jan 27 | First cut – 15 semi-finalists announced |
| TBD 5:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 11: Effective Pitches & Presentations Presenter: TBD |
| Feb 3 | **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 will be available SOON at: https://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/ |
| Feb 10 | Semi-final presentation judging |
| Feb 13 | Second cut – Finalists announced |
| Feb 27 | 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://jimmorancollege.fsu.edu/student-engagement/innolevation-challenge/ |
| Mar 10 | **FINAL JUDGING AND AWARDS CEREMONY** |
