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Innovate & Elevate: A workshop for UNCW Faculty, Researchers, and Graduate Students

Elevate your creativity and innovation by participating in this workshop!

Date: Monday, May 12 - Tuesday, May 13
Location: UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at 803-G South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm each day.

Day 1: Foundations of the Entrepreneurial Mindset & Creativity

  • What is an entrepreneurial mindset and why does it matter?
  • Customer discovery basics and why a "customer" matters
  • Fun hands-on activities, case studies, and discussions


Day 2: Commercialization and Bringing Ideas to Market

  • Commercialization pathways - what are they?
  • MVPs (minimum viable products) and why they matter
  • Crafting a compelling elevator pitch
  • More fun hands-on activities, case studies, and discussions


This workshop is a FREE program for UNCW faculty, researchers, and graduate students sponsored by the UNCW Office of the Provost; be sure to sign up! Participants who complete the training will earn a UNCW Digital Badge