Eagle Works
Tech's Home of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Effective Presentations workshop March 5!
Being able to give an effective presentation and gaining confidence at public speaking are skills that will carry over into classes and career. Learn best practices for pitches/presentations as well as what NOT to do!
This session will help prepare you for the Eagle Works pitches and will be useful no matter what you do in the future.
Join Jeff Brown from The Biz Foundry for this session Wednesday, March 5 at 5 p.m. in RUC 246.
Maximize your impact at the Eagle Works tradeshow! This workshop equips you with crucial
skills for designing and setting up a standout booth. Learn effective layout strategies,
visual merchandising techniques, and tips for engaging attendees. Don't miss this
opportunity to learn how to impress judges with a professionally executed tradeshow
display.
Join Sherrie Cannon from the College of Business for this session Wednesday, March 12 at 5 p.m. in RUC 246.
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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 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. Check out the links below for all the information you need to compete!
- 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 past workshops
- 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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