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A startup event engaging high school students and educators in a one-day, fast paced entrepreneurial excursion.
DesignDash

Designdash

WHAT:
The Jacobson Institute and the Iowa EdTech Collaborative partner to host a startup event engaging high school students and educators in a one-day, fast paced entrepreneurial excursion. Participants work in teams to solve problems they face using entrepreneurial solutions that drive innovation forward.  
 
WHO:
Iowa High School Students and Their Teachers
Target Audience: Entrepreneurial-minded, Startup/Innovation, Engineering, Design, Hackers, Tech Gurus, Problem Finders & Solvers, Creatives, Gamers, 3D, Artists
 
HOW:
Each teacher brings a maximum of 10 students to MERGE, downtown Iowa City, for a day-long startup event. The teachers attending will be actively engaged and able to earn graduate credit for their participation.
 
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Check back soon to find the next dates and locations for DesignDash this coming spring!
 
 
LEARN MORE:

Innovation Programs for Students and Educators:

Innovator Competition

Students - every Fall and Spring you have the opportunity to submit your business idea to win up to $1,500 in capital seed money!

Teachers - invite your students to submit their ideas!

Business Horizons

Students - Business Horizons is a five-day innovation simulation bringing students (grades 9-12) of all experience levels from across the state of Iowa together to gain a better sense of how their skills connect to the business world and the real world. 2023 dates coming soon.

Teachers - 2 day, onsite, professional development offered by BizInnovator Startup. 2023 dates coming soon.

Startup Weekend

Students and Teachers - join in this community weekend entrepreneurial event! 2023 dates coming soon. 

Educator opportunities:

Professional Development with Opportunity to Offer High School Students College Credit:

Curriculum Toolkits: