WORKSHOP UPDATES
This year we’ll be hosting the InNOLEvation™ Challenge workshops in a hybrid format. The workshops and PowerPoint Presentations will be available to view after the workshop date on our website at this link. For the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award (which includes points for participation for attending these workshops), attending the Zoom session will also count towards these points.
2021-2022 Timeline
| Sep 15 & 16 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 1: Introduction to the Competition (Choose one session) Presenters: Wendy Plant 9/15 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97462118868 9/16 https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94023616754 |
| Sep 21 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 2: Design Thinking – A Framework for Innovation Presenter: Issy Masduki https://fsu.zoom.us/j/99508604379 |
| Sep 28 6:00PM ZOOM ONLY | Workshop 3: Identifying & Understanding a Need or Problem Presenter: Jeff Whalen https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98560959966 |
| Oct 5 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 4: Market Research Presenter: Trip Wyckoff https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96157928045 |
| Oct 13 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 5: The Triple Bottom Line – Social & Environmental Considerations Presenter: Mark McNees https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92969317033 |
| Oct 14 11:30AM - 2:00PM Innovation Hub Pitch Room | NASA T2U Exploration Session Presenter: Jeff Whalen https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98747514813 |
| Oct 19 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 6: Emerging Technologies/Web Dev. – The Entrepreneur’s Toolbox Presenter: Ron Frazier https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98373228168 |
| Oct 27 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 7: Prototyping & Visualizing Your Product or Service Presenter: Emily Pritchard https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93284373763 |
| Nov 3 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 8: Building & Marketing Your Brand Presenter: Lanny Lewis https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97580290440 |
| Nov 5 | **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://jmc-ic-fsu.smapply.us/prog/innolevation_challenge_2021_-_2022/ |
| Nov 17 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 9: Business Finance – Determining Costs & Revenue Presenter: David White https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96052604236 |
| Nov 30 6:00PM ZOOM ONLY | Workshop 10: Machine Intelligence Presenter: Nathan Crock https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95967575808 |
| Jan 10 | **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://jmc-ic-fsu.smapply.us/prog/innolevation_challenge_2021_-_2022/ |
| Jan 14 | First cut – 15 semi-finalists announced |
| Jan 26 6:00PM RSB 150 | Workshop 11: Effective Pitches & Presentations Presenter: John Breed https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98069089732 |
| Feb 8 | **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://jmc-ic-fsu.smapply.us/prog/innolevation_challenge_2021_-_2022/ |
| Feb 11 | Semi-final presentation judging |
| Feb 14 | Second cut – Finalists announced |
| Feb 28 | 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://jmc-ic-fsu.smapply.us/prog/innolevation_challenge_2021_-_2022/ |
| Mar 4 | **FINAL JUDGING AND AWARDS CEREMONY** |
