Registration and business plan submission for Eagle Works 2026 is now closed.
Registration and business plan submission for Eagle Works 2026 is now closed.
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Eagle Works 2026 is nearly here! Join us on Saturday, April 18!
From 10 am until noon, come to RUC 282 for the Eagle Works tradeshow. Teams will take the floor, showcasing their ideas, concepts, and creativity before the competition moves to the main stage. Come explore, ask questions, and see what students have been working on all semester.
At 2 pm, the finals kick off in RUC 282! Our panel of judges will listen to each finalist team present their pitch, then follow up with Q&A before one team walks away with our $10,000 grand prize!
Spring 2026 Calendar!
Mark Saturday, April 18 on your calendar for the 2026 Eagle Works competition!
Workshop events will be at 5 p.m. in LIB 112 unless otherwise indicated.
- Apr 8 – Networking and event at Biz Foundry
- Apr 16 - Presentations due by 11:59 p.m.
- Apr 18 – Eagle Works Day!! Prelims/tradeshow in morning, finals in afternoon (RUC 282)
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AI Usage
Students are encouraged to use AI tools responsibly, but must explicitly cite all usage and its specific purpose within their projects. For detailed guidance and templates on proper attribution, please refer to the resources available on the Tennessee Tech CITL website.
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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 Andrea Kruszka at akruszka@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 2026 Eagle Works student innovation & entrepreneurship competition will be held Saturday, April 18. Check out the links below for all the information you need to compete!
- Get registered for the main competition
- Register your team if you're competing in one
- 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 past workshops
- Find answers to the most frequently asked questions!
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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/
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