WPI i³Lab Demo Day

Demo Day
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Floor/Room #
Second Floor (Yes, the whole floor)

Welcome to the WPI-i³Lab Demo Day!

Join us for an exciting celebration of student innovation and entrepreneurship, where bold ideas come to life! At the heart of this event is a dynamic pitch competition, offering a unique platform for emerging startups to showcase their vision, gain invaluable exposure, and compete for a share of the $48,500 prize pool. Whether you're looking to launch your venture or take it to the next level, this is your moment to shine! 

Call for All Students, Faculty, Staff, WPI Community, and General Public – You’re Invited! 

The WPI i³Lab Demo Day is a celebration of student entrepreneurship, where you can watch your peers pitch their startup ideas and compete for life-changing prizes. Whether you're interested in startups, innovation, or just curious about what WPI students are creating, this event is for you. 

Be part of the excitement! 

Why Attend? 

  • Exciting Pitch Competition: Watch as student startups present groundbreaking ideas that could change industries. 
  • Incredible Prizes: See which startups will win the coveted prizes, including up to $25,000 for first place! 
  • Exclusive Raffle Prizes: Participate in our raffle for a chance to win the rarest WPI merchandise—the Ultra Fan and Super Fan shirts! 
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded students, innovators, and business leaders and be part of our entrepreneurial ecosystem! 
  • Free Food: Yes, food will be served, so come hungry and leave inspired! 

Startup Awards: 

  • 1st Place: $25,000 (Winner of the Kalenian Award) 
  • 2nd Place: $10,000 
  • 3rd Place: $7,000 (Winner of the Auxilium Award) 

Seed Awards: 

  • Innovation Award: $5,000 (Strage Innovation Award) 
  • Ideation Award: $1,500 (Cornerstone Bank Award)
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Call for Applications: 

If you have a passion for innovation and a startup idea you’re ready to share, we invite you to apply for a spot at Demo Day! We’re looking for 12 startups to take part in this exciting event, where you’ll have the chance to present your ideas and compete for prestigious awards that can help drive your vision forward. Take the leap and apply now! 

DEPARTMENT(S):

Contact Person
Ardian Preci