{"678508":{"#nid":"678508","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Invent Your Future: The InVenture Prize and Student Innovation Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Student Innovation program in the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning at Georgia Tech empowers undergraduate students with the skills and experiences needed to thrive as inventors and entrepreneurs. One of the highlights of this program is the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInVenture Prize\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a prestigious, faculty-led competition that operates in a dynamic, Shark Tank-style format.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow in its seventeenth year and as an Emmy Award-winning event, the InVenture Prize provides a platform for students and recent alumni to showcase their creativity and ingenuity. This rigorous competition has garnered national recognition, allowing finalists to present their inventions on stage before the judges, a live audience, with broadcasts available on television and online with viewers in the U.S and abroad.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPast finalists have achieved remarkable success, with several appearing on ABC\u2019s Shark Tank and even having their inventions tested by former President Barack Obama. The competition offers significant rewards, including $35,000 in cash prizes, assistance for U.S. patent applications valued at $20,000 for the top two teams, and automatic acceptance into CREATE-X\u2019s Startup Launch program for the winning team.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe InVenture Prize has sparked the creation of innovative startups such as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/slatesafety.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESlateSafety\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (FireHUD), which develops safety devices for firefighters; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ultraviewarchery.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EULTRAVIEW Archery\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, known for premium archery gear; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tapnwith.me\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETAP\u2019N\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a company producing eco-friendly event badges. These success stories exemplify the program\u2019s mission to help students invent their futures.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the fall semester, the Student Innovation program has collaborated with various campus partners, including CREATE-X, Design Bloc, and the Innovation Enterprise Institute, to offer workshops that equip students with essential entrepreneurial skills. Topics covered include problem-solving, networking, design thinking, startup funding, and developing feasible business models. Students also had the chance to connect with local entrepreneurs through the Startup Stories series, gaining insights into the vibrant metro-Atlanta startup ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/apply.inventureprize.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegistration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for the 2025 InVenture Prize opens on November 15 and will remain available until January 10, 2025. Preliminary rounds will be held on January 21, followed by semifinals on February 12, with the final round taking place on March 12, 2025, at the Ferst Center for the Arts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents with questions or needing assistance can visit the Clough Helpdesk on Monday, November 18, from 10 AM to noon, or reach out via email at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:inventureprize@gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Einventureprize@gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit! Be sure to sign up for our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_eWnF6tc7Kk9vaxE\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Emailing list\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and follow our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/innovatorsgt\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstagram account\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for the latest updates and information. Join us in shaping the future of innovation at Georgia Tech!\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERegistration for the 2025 InVenture Prize opens November 15, 2024. The competition is an opportunity for creative students with entrepreneurial aspirations to showcase their inventions and potentially walk away with cash prizes and a coveted spot in the CREATE-X Startup Launch Program.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Registration for the 2025 InVenture Prize opens November 15, 2024. 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