Initiatives
We support entrepreneurs by providing programs, competitions, equipment, and spaces; empowering them to grow their ideas into viable businesses. This environment encourages problem-solving and collaboration; essential for nurturing ground-breaking ideas that will one day address the challenges of today's fast-paced world.
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Programs
Innovate Speaker Series
Innovate Speaker Series
These events provide a platform for thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to share their insights, experiences, and strategies related to various cutting-edge topics. The series aims to inspire and educate attendees by exposing them to diverse perspectives and providing networking opportunities with industry leaders
Inquiry 1000: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The course is the only course on campus in a makerspace. The course introduces students to key concepts in entrepreneurship and innovation early in their academic journey. It equips them with critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, fostering a mindset for proactive problem-solving and continuous learning. This early exposure prepares students to adapt to a rapidly changing economic landscape and enhances their career prospects by instilling practical, innovative approaches to challenges.
Certificate of Leadership
A program designed to equip students with essential leadership skills focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. This certificate program is structured to enhance students' ability to drive change and lead innovative projects effectively within their organizations. It covers a range of topics including the fundamentals of leadership, innovative thinking, entrepreneurial strategies, and practical applications of leadership in business environments.
The Garage Makerspace Workshops
Open to students and the public, The Garage hosts a variety of workshops such as 3D modeling for prototyping, electronics, 3D printing, and wood making. These opportunities focus on hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. Through memberships, consultations, and community events, The Garage cultivates a collaborative environment where makers and entrepreneurs can transform concepts into tangible innovations.
Competitions
INNOVATE Pitch Competition
This annual pitch competition is a 5-minute platform for teams to pitch their ideas to address challenges and improve our community.
INNOVATE HS Pitch Competition
Similar to the Pitch competition hosted by AU, this 5-minute pitch platform is geared towards high school students.
3 Minute Thesis
The Graduate School is part of this international 3MT competition where Graduate students are challenged to present their research in only 3 minutes
Hull Case Competition
Hosted annually by AU College of Business, this is an opportunity for students to analyze and present a real-life situation involving business processes, controls, and ethics.
Prototyping and Makerspace
The Garage Markerspace
Open to students and the public, The Garage hosts a variety of workshops such as 3D modeling for prototyping, electronics, 3D printing, and wood making. These opportunities focus on hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. Through memberships, consultations, and community events, The Garage cultivates a collaborative environment where makers and entrepreneurs can transform concepts into tangible innovations.
Medical Sculpture Lab
Serves as an AU Core Research Lab to provide expertise in medical sculpture, volumetric visualization, and 3D printing. The lab offers educational and research opportunities for students to develop medical models such as surgical simulation and patient education models. The research improves surgical and medical training and provides insight into materials and technology that improve patient care.
Center for Medical Innovation
Our management and advisory team is comprised of seasoned academic clinicians and research consultants with diverse backgrounds. We are experienced in device design, development, and commercialization of disruptive healthcare solutions.
Creative Technology Lab
The Creative Technology Lab located on the health science campus in the Greenblatt Library. Open to Augusta University's students, faculty, and staff to promote innovation. Users of the Creative Technology Lab are encouraged to collaborate, socialize and create projects using the technology and tools provided.