Innovation Sprints

2024 Fall Innovation Sprint

Blackstone LaunchPad and the Zahn Innovation Center invite all CCNY students from EVERY major to join our Fall Innovation Sprint! No entrepreneurship experience required.

This dynamic, collaborative event will guide you through the innovation process to help solve real-world challenges.

Participants will tackle challenges presented by company leaders, benefiting from their expertise through direct mentorship and coaching.

How it Works

Apply as individuals - you'll form teams at the kickoff

Attendance for all sessions are encouraged to ensure the best learning quality. The Friday kickoff and finale sessions are required to win prizes. At least one mini session is required to win prizes.

 

Kickoff – form teams and start customer research and ideation

Friday 9/13, 12-5 pm - including lunch - at CCNY

Mini session and mentor office hours

Tuesday, 9/17 - 12:30 - 1:45 pm - at CCNY

Mini session and mentor office hours

Thursday 9/19, -12:30 - 1:45 pm - at CCNY

Work together - develop and test solutions; create a pitch

Thursday 9/19, all day - space closes at 9 pm, including dinner

Finale – pitch to win prize money

Friday, 9/20,  12-3 pm - including lunch - at Deloitte

 

Apply Now!

Just a few questions to apply by Sept. 9 at 11:59 pm

 

Past Innovation Sprints

Spring 2024 CUNY-wide Blackstone LaunchPad Innovation Sprint

In Spring 2024, more than 70 CUNY students participated in a 4-day Innovation Sprint solving challenges presented by Deloitte, L'Oreal, and Blackstone's Technology and Innovation Group.

Last Updated: 08/22/2024 18:11