SPARK TO STARTUP: A Student Innovation Workshop Series

Have an idea? Don’t know where to start?
This hands-on workshop series is designed to help you develop innovative solutions and learn how to turn an idea into a viable startup. Whether you attend one session or all five, you’ll gain skills you can apply in class, competitions, or even launching a business.

5 In-Person Workshops

  • Tuesdays, 4–5 PM
  • Toray Commons (outside the Innovation Studio)
  • Open to all engineering students, faculty and staff
  • Snacks provided
  • No registration required — just show up!

Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule

Sept 16
Oct 7
Oct 28
Nov 18
Dec 2

Ideation & Customer Identification
Keys to Customer Discovery
Developing Your Business Model
Developing Your MVP (Minimum Viable Products)
Pitching & Storytelling

Get Mentored
Have a promising idea? We’ll help you take it further.
Selected participants will be invited to meet 1:1 with mentors for personalized guidance on:

  • Validating and refining ideas
  • Developing business models
  • Building MVPs (Minimum Viable Products)
  • Pitch preparation and feedback