UNCW CIE: EcoInnovate Sprint

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Name: UNCW CIE: EcoInnovate Sprint
Date: April 7, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Website: https://uncw.edu/research/centers/innovation-entrepreneurship/events-programs/programs/startup-weekend
Event Description:

Join the UNCW CIE to kick-start sustainability-focused innovation and entrepreneurship ideas. Fun, food, prizes. No experience required!

 

Overview

  • When: April 7-9, 2026, 5p.m.- 8p.m.
  • Where: UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • What: Team based sustainable solution development and can win prizes valued at $5,500!
  • Cost: $35, Registration required.
    • Free for Students (use code "Student")
    • Free for CIE Members and Tenants (contact CIE for code) 
Location:
UNCW CIE
Date/Time Information:

Day 1: Tuesday (April 7, 2026) – Sustainability Challenge Exploration

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. : Registration, Networking, & Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. : Welcome Address 
5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. : Sustainability Challenge Pitches 
6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. : Team Formation & Initial Problem Framing

Day 2: Wednesday (April 8, 2026) - Innovation Workshops & Team Work 

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. : Working Dinner & Idea Validation Workshop
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. : Team Work reflecting on Idea Validation Workshop
6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. : Customer Discovery
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. : Speed Mentoring

Day 3: Thursday (April 9, 2026) - Pitch Night and Awards 

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. : Working Dinner - Final Pitch outline
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. : Pitch Development
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. : Final 3-5 minute pitches

Fees/Admission:
  • Cost: $35, Registration required.
    • Free for Students (use code "Student")
    • Free for CIE Members and Tenants (contact CIE for code)