Forward Vision: The Impact Lab

Forward Vision Micro-Credential: Sustainable Innovation and Venture Formation Want to earn a micro-credential for creating a your own business idea? Forward Vision (FV) is an award-winning interdisciplinary entrepreneurship program that brings together over 50 students and 20 industry professionals to develop innovative, business-oriented solutions to real-world sustainability challenges. READ THE PARTICIPANT PACKAGE HERE By attending a research symposium, participating in 3 online modules, and presenting at a pitch competition, FV participants are able to earn a micro-credential that they are able to add to their resume while gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, collaboration, and social innovation. This year's theme, Sustainable Business, encourages students to move beyond solution-building and critically examine the environmental and social challenges facing their communities. Participants from business, engineering, design, technology, and environmental disciplines work in interdisciplinary teams, supported by industry mentors and educational modules covering needs assessment, business planning, partnerships, and pitching. About The Impact Lab Ahead of the Pitch Competition, teams take part in a sustainability-focused workshop on October 14, followed by three online learning modules covering needs assessment, business model development, and partnership and pitch building. The program culminates in a final pitch competition on October 25th where teams present evidence-based, scalable solutions to a panel of judges, showcasing the knowledge, skills, and insights developed throughout the experience. Your Ticket By registering for the Impact Lab, you register for the Forward Vision program. If you are worried about registering as an individual, our team will put you in a team. If you are already registering as a team, be sure to add your team members names in the appropriate field to accommodate your request. Your ticket to The Impact Lab covers 2 in-person events as well as food and drink catering to both the workshop and the pitch competition. EARLY BIRD CODE FOR THE FIRST 20 REGISTRANTS: FV202627