Hello,
Blackstone LaunchPad at CUNY invites you to join our Winter Innovation Sprint!
**Apply for the Innovation Sprint before Nov 19**
When the application asks, “Who is your CIE Hybrid Advisor?” please input the name of our department chair Kelly Anderson.
What is the Innovation Sprint? This dynamic, collaborative event will guide students through the innovation process to help solve real-world challenges. Teams have 4 days to design and pitch their solution for a chance to win cash prizes totaling over $6500.
How it works:
Thur. Dec 5: Companies present challenges; students form teams and start ideation.
Fri. Dec 6: Teams have opportunity to ask questions of companies & work together.
Sat. & Sun. Dec 7 & 8: Develop, prototype and test solutions; create the pitch.
Mon. Dec 9: Hone the presentation and pitch to win prize money!
Winter ‘24 company partners are L’Oreal and Deloitte, two leaders of their respective industries. This opportunity will give you a chance to understand a business, learn tangible skills and present to industry professionals. It’s also a great professional project to feature on your resume for prospective employers.
All participants will get a $100 stipend, lunch each day and a great addition to your resume.
Prizes for winning teams:
$3500 first place
$2000 second place
$1000 third place
We will confirm your acceptance by Nov 22.
Where/When:
Thur. Dec 5, 12:30 – 5:30pm: 12 W 39 Street, NYC
Fri. Dec 6, 12:30 – 5:30pm: Location TBD
Mon. Dec 9, 8:30am – 12:30pm: 12 W 39 Street, NYC
The Innovation Sprint also requires you to commit approximately 5 to 6 hours to work independently (virtually or in-person, but independently arranged) with your team on Saturday 12/7 and/or Sunday 12/8.
Best,
David