The Zahn Innovation Center invites all CCNY students from EVERY major to join our Fall Innovation Sprint!

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.

Application Deadline - September 28 at 11:59 pm!

Requirements

To get the most out of this experience, and to compete for cash prizes, you are required to attend the kickoff, the finale, at least one mini session and mentor office hour, and spend at least one hour in the Zahn Innovation Center to work with your team members. Of course, you are welcome to attend both mini sessions and spend more coworking time in our space. Please consult below for a detailed schedule:

[REQUIRED] Kickoff – form teams and start customer research and ideation

Friday 10/10, 12-5 pm - including lunch - at CCNY

[AT LEAST ONE SESSION REQUIRED] Mini Session and Mentor Office Hours
Tuesday, 10/14 - 12:30 - 1:45 pm - at CCNY (note this is a Monday class schedule day)
Wednesday, 10/15 - 12:30 - 1:45 pm - at CCNY

[AT LEAST ONE HOUR REQUIRED] Coworking - work together to develop and test solutions & create a pitch
Tuesday, 10/14, 10am - 6pm (excluding 12:30pm - 1:45pm)
Wednesday 10/15, 10am - 6pm (excluding 12:30pm - 1:45pm)
Thursday 10/16, 2pm - 8pm

[REQUIRED] Finale – pitch to win prize money
Friday, 10/17 - 12-4 pm - including lunch - location TBC