InnovationX
Students compete for more than $1,000 in one of three academic divisions:
The goal of this division is to encourage the students to apply the scientific method, the engineering design process or the software development process to conduct original independent research.
Deliverables
Literature Review
Trifold display board
Science/Engineering Journal
A 5-page paper
The goal of this division is for the students to create a social business that solves a social or environmental problem. Using the Design Thinking Process (Human Centered Design), the Students will select a social/environmental challenge and research it and launch a social business built around their solution.
Deliverables
Literature Review
Submit a systems infographic and 5-page paper with your findings
Develop a business idea to address the challenge
Submit a Social Business Model Canvas
Present at the pitch competitions
Trifold display board
Journal
Business Canvas
In this division the students will use the Design Thinking (Human Centered Design) and the Lean Startup Method to develop a service or invent a product that solves a real problem. It can be something that has not been made before or an improvement or addition to something that already exists but gives it a new purpose. Students will launch a startup around their service or product.
Deliverables
· Literature Review
· Trifold display board
· Prototype of Invention or service
· Business Canvas Model
· A four-minute video pitch