InnovateDC: 2024

Recap

Looking to get involved in 2024? Reach out to our Program Director, Kevin Schamel!

State Finalists will travel cross-country to learn about innovation from national leaders and entrepreneurs.

Check out the recap of our 2023 trip to Washington, D.C.!

The top ten Innovate WithIN teams will travel to Washington D.C. to connect with government officials, thought-leaders, and change-makers as they learn about entrepreneurship and innovation from people who experience it first-hand everyday.

June 25, 2024

2:30-3:30 | Visit to U.S. Department of Commerce to Meet with members of Leadership

3:30-7:00 | Guided Tours of Washington D.C.

7:00-9:00 | Dinner and Shopping at Gallery Place DC

June 26, 2024

9:00AM - 3:00 PM | Pinkston

Our Innovate WIthIN State Finalists will have an exclusive opportunity to learn from a leading strategic communications organization, Pinkston, where they will work members of the leadership team to develop initial marketing strategies for their ventures.

6:00 PM | Innovation from the Ground Up
Entrepreneurship Networking Event

This event will bring together D.C. industry leaders, global innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives that believe in the critical role that innovation and entrepreneurship plays in building the next generation.

The evening will feature networking and a panel of esteemed partners who demonstrate the importance of establishing an entrepreneurial mindset, bringing ideas to life, and encouraging students to continue growing their businesses.

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June 27, 2024

9:00 AM | FedTech
1-on-1 Coaching

In this exclusive experience, students will meet with partners and other members of the FedTech team in order to pitch their venture and receive valuable feedback addressing gaps, opportunities, and next steps towards launching or scaling.

12:00 PM | Lunch and Tour Amazon HQ2

2:00 PM | ZEBOX America Site Visit

5:00 PM | Hoosier Hub: Connecting Indiana Innovators in DC
Networking Event

This event will bring together members of the Ice Miller LLP and STARTedUP network with Indiana ties in order to connect our student entrepreneurs with resources and feedback to further develop their venture.

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