Events in the Starterspace and Blackstone LaunchPad

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

  • Innovation Tournament 2025

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Innovation means creating something new, better, or more impactful—whether it’s a product, service, business model, or system. It’s about identifying problems, designing creative solutions, and delivering those solutions sustainably to the people who need them. This competition emphasizes value creation: your solution should have a clear delivery plan, a defined target audience, and a model for generating revenue or sustaining impact.

    Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Bridging Ideas and Information: Navigating Industry Landscapes

    John C Hitt Library: 170: LIB-170

    Are you an entrepreneurial student looking to turn ideas into impact? Don’t miss this series of workshops designed to introduce you to key tools for business and patent research. Each session will share practical strategies for tapping into UCF Libraries’ resources to support your innovation journey. Business databases can seem overwhelming at first, but they’re one of the best ways …

    Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Innovation Tournament Info Session #3

    Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

    Compete for $15,000 in cash prizes by pitching bold ideas that create real-world impact. This session will walk you through everything you need to know about the UCF Innovation Tournament, including rules, deadlines, judging, and tips to strengthen your pitch. Competition Tracks: Art & Entertainment Social & Health Retail Products & Services Advanced Technology

    Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership