Eagle Works
Tech's Home of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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The Eagle Works Idea Challenge returns Thursday, February 13!
Calling all innovators!
Pitch your best business or product idea in 90 seconds or less on Thursday, February 13th at 6 PM in RUC 282.
Compete for awesome prizes and turn your idea into reality!
Come prepared to pitch your best idea in 90 seconds or less for a chance at a $1000 scholarship. There’s no PowerPoint, no Q&A – just you and a microphone!
The Idea Challenge will be Thursday, 2/13 at 6 p.m. in the RUC Multipurpose room.
To help you get ready, there will be two workshops prior to the challenge:
- Wed. 1/29 – Business Model Canvas – This is essential for competing and will take you step by step through the judge’s rubric. Click here for a PDF of the presentation.
- Wed. 2/5 – Elevator Pitches – Hear from a former Eagle Works winner on the best way to share your idea when you’ve only got 90 seconds!
Both workshops will be at 5 p.m. in RUC 246. A practice session will be held Monday 2/10 (location TBD).
Miss a workshop?
Find presentations and video here!
Faculty! Interested in getting your students involved?
Schedule a short (5-10 minute) Eagle Works
presentation for your classes!
The Eagle Works program is made possible through the generous support of our donors: the TN Rural Development Fund and the Clouse-Elrod Foundation. If you are interested in contributing to the advancement of entrepreneurship at Tech, please contact Dr. Michael Aikens at maikens@tntech.edu.
Join us as we celebrate innovation, foster entrepreneurial spirit, and embrace the endless possibilities of the future. Save the date and be part of this inspiring journey!
Student Contestant Information
For the problem-solvers, makers, innovators, leaders, thinkers, world-changers.
The 2025 Eagle Works student innovation & entrepreneurship competition will be held Saturday, April 12. Details coming soon! See all dates for this semester at the bottom of the page.
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Everything You Need to Know About Eagle Works
- Get registered for the main competition
- See the informational presentation
- Check out information on How to Compete
- Review the Student IP information
- Hear from past winners
- Join our mailing list
- Watch videos of any workshops you've missed
- Find answers to the most frequently asked questions!
Eagle Works Testimonials
Tennessee Rural Development Fund
Eagle Works proudly partners with the Tennessee Rural Development Fund (TNRDF), our valued sponsor since 2022. Thanks to TNRDF's support, we've provided over $20,000 in awards to student entrepreneurs annually. Beyond awards, TNRDF's affordable capital access and rural economic development efforts are helping shape a brighter future for Tennessee's rural communities., which closely aligns with the vision of Rural Reimagined. Together, we're fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and prosperity in our region. For more information, visit: https://tnrdf.com/
Spring 2025 Calendar
Events will be at 5 p.m. in RUC 246 unless otherwise indicated.
- 1/29: Business Model Canvas
- 2/5: Elevator Pitches
- 2/10: Pitch Practice (location TBD)
- 2/13: Idea Challenge (RUC 282)
- 2/19: Branding
- 2/26: Business Plans/Financials
- 3/5: Effective Presentations
- 3/12: How to Set Up for a Tradeshow
- 3/26: Workshop/Help Session
- 3/31: Business Plans due
- 3/31-4/11: Pitch Practices (location TBD)
- 4/12: Eagle Works – plan on prelims in morning, finals in afternoon (RUC 282)
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