Eagle Works
Tech's Home of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Register for the 5th annual Idea Challenge!
Bring your best idea for a chance at a $1,500 scholarship!
November 21 at 6 p.m. join us in the RUC multi-purpose room for this year's 90 second elevator pitch contest! There's no Q&A, no presentation, just you and a mic, talking about your big idea for a minute and a half.
Get more information:
November 14
5 p.m.
Tech Pride Room
Free food and giveaways! We will share information about the challenge and an overview of Eagle Works.
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 (coming soon)
- 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 the iMakerspace on the third floor of Volpe Library unless otherwise indicated. Use the north staircase (past the IT Help Desk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.
Events in italics are iMakerSpace workshops. taking place from 5-6:30 pm.. Please register for each event by emailing imakerspace@tntech.edu with your name, major, and T Number.
- Calendar coming soon!
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