Explore an exhibition of projects, ideas, games, artworks, technologies, and other innovative work.

Featuring: Ahmed Negm, seasoned Tech Entrepreneur & Product Management expert; on a mission to drive impactful change in the tech industry; known for consistently delivering growth & success for startups; champions user-centric innovation, combining technology & entrepreneurship to create a lasting impact.

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is hosted in the FSU Innovation Hub and sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

The competition will be an open floor idea pitching forum. Present an innovative, impactful, and feasible solution to ANY existing problem. Solutions may include business ideas, physical inventions, services, systems, apps, etc.

Featuring: Jamie Guterman, Junior Infomation, Communication, and Technology (ICT) major with a minor in Innovation, explores passion for the intersections between tech, experiential design, and research.

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is hosted in the FSU Innovation Hub and sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

The competition will be an open floor idea pitching forum. Present an innovative, impactful, and feasible solution to ANY existing problem. Solutions may include business ideas, physical inventions, services, systems, apps, etc.

Featuring: Arianna Nicolas, 3rd year Psychology and Information Technology double major, aspiring to be a UX designer; “Psychology and design make up every bit of who I am—figuratively and literally—and it is something I am passionate about. ”

This series features FSU Faculty who have developed mastery skills while making strides in their respective disciplines.

Featuring: Cyrus Sabet, Media Communication Studies major; background in digital media and broadcast; successfully combined diversified interests in communication and innovation through emerging technology and innovative frameworks.

Dive into a world where passion meets innovation as we blend technology & romance to create one-of-a-kind, personalized items for that special someone.

Featuring: Prerna Ravinder, fourth-year double majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Science and Computer Programming with a minor in Innovation, explores the importance of engaging in multiple disciplines while reflecting on her journey to translating passion to profession.

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is hosted in the FSU Innovation Hub and sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

The competition will be an open floor idea pitching forum. Present an innovative, impactful, and feasible solution to ANY existing problem. Solutions may include business ideas, physical inventions, services, systems, apps, etc.

Featuring: Colby Jacobs, third-year Computer Science major, Innovation minor; Co-founder & President of Seminole Innovators; passionate for assisting other in building new skills while widening exposure to possibilities in programming, technology, & game design.

Calling ALL students and staff eager to explore opportunities and cutting-edge resources. This dynamic space allows you to ignite your innovative and design spirit, connect with like-minded enthusiasts, and explore the tools shaping tomorrow. Don't miss out – possibilities start here!

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is part of the FSU Innovation Hub’s biweekly Seminole Innovator Lunch Hour and is sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

Our Challenge for December 1st

The final challenge will be an open floor idea pitching forum. Present an innovative, impactful, and feasible solution to ANY existing problem. Solutions may include business ideas, physical inventions, services, systems, apps, etc.

Pitch your solution Friday, December 1st at the Hub!

Featuring: Taiwo Sogbesan, Biomedical Engineering, is an experienced Research Assistant in the healthcare industry working with nano biomaterials and robotics lab. Skilled in collaborative work, research, and project management.

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is part of the FSU Innovation Hub’s biweekly Seminole Innovator Lunch Hour and is sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

Our Challenge for November 17th

Given the growing interest in promoting biodiversity and protecting our oceans, how might we encourage people to create and maintain ocean-friendly gardens that support coastal ecosystems and contribute to the health of our seas?

Reframe this HMW to identify areas of oceanic sustainability in which you might have an impact, then develop an innovative solution. Solutions may include physical inventions, services, systems, apps, etc.

Pitch your solution Friday, November 17th at the Hub!

Featuring: Tiana (T), programmer, IT technician, Arcvale Frontend Developer & tech enthusiast. Innovation journey has led to pathway and passion of Information Technology.

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship's Blackstone LaunchPad, FSU Innovation Hub and the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (C.A.R.E.) have partnered together for the:

1st Gen Shark Tank Competition!

GRAND PRIZE: $500!

The competition is part of the CARE's First Gen Week and is co-sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and the FSU Innovation Hub.

Lunch will be provided!

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 8th at 11:59pm EST

Competition Date: Thursday, November 9th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Competition Location: Innovation Hub, 142 Collegiate Loop

This competition is open to ALL FSU students!

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is part of the FSU Innovation Hub’s biweekly Seminole Innovator Lunch Hour and is sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

Our Challenge for November 3rd

Given that FSU has a reputation as a party school, HOW MIGHT WE embolden students who don't drink or smoke, to find fun activities with like-minded students, so that they can develop social connections that support their healthy lifestyle and academic success.

Pitch your solution Friday, November 3rd at the Hub!

Featuring: Max Manausa, FSU Alumnus, majored in Marketing; XR Social Media Influencer +100k followers; XR 'Elite Developer' for TCL RayNeo; AI/MR Consultant for ThirdEye Gen; English Instructer with CREVERSE in South Korea; consulted for various smart glasses companies & AI companies as Metaverse Max

Virtual Reality has become one of the hottest topics today. What was often written off as a gimmick has burst into new ways to transport people to different worlds, build engaging games, and tell interactive stories.

In this workshop, learn to design & develop your own Virtual Reality (VR) applications - build virtual environments & program interactions.

Possibilities of 3D printing will sweep you away! Test out a new way to print wearable gear.

Virtual Reality has become one of the hottest topics today. What was often written off as a gimmick has burst into new ways to transport people to different worlds, build engaging games, and tell interactive stories.

In this workshop, learn to design & develop your own Virtual Reality (VR) applications - build virtual environments & program interactions.

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is part of the FSU Innovation Hub’s biweekly Seminole Innovator Lunch Hour and is sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

Our Challenge for October 20th

Given the challenges many students face as they develop their life of independence away from home, HOW MIGHT WE help students balance their student obligations & personal life interests to maximize the benefits of both?

Pitch your solution Friday, October 20th at the Hub!

Featuring: Daniel Gandelman, Computer Scientist, Poet, Musician, and Artist, works on projects relating to Data Structures for Blockchain and Federated Machine Learning. High passion for the scientific, technical, creative, and the desire for innovation. Music and art assist in informing approach to problem solving, communication, and self-expression.

Featuring:

Dave Montez, Associate Director of FSU’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE), Tech Fellows, IDEA Grants and FSU iGEM

Wendy Plant, Director for the InNOLEvation™ Center for Student Engagement, Director of the Entrepreneurship Innovation Learning Community & Entrepreneur in Residence

The Blackstone LaunchPad Ideathon provides students with an opportunity to exercise their creative problem solving skills and win $100!

The Ideathon is part of the FSU Innovation Hub’s biweekly Seminole Innovator Lunch Hour and is sponsored by Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Blackstone LaunchPad.

Our Challenge for October 6th

Given that over 80 percent of students struggle with anxiety or depression at some time in their college life, how might we destigmatize mental health issues and support all students’ mental health?

Pitch your solution Friday, October 6th at the Hub!

Featuring: FSU iGEM The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition is the premiere student competition in synthetic biology. iGEM teams spend a year solving a problem using synthetic biology and the projects are presented at the iGEM Grand Jamborees.