Innovate WithIN Applications Available for Students
INDIANAPOLIS — Applications for the 2019 Innovate WithIN pitch competition, a statewide initiative hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Ball State University, are now open to high school students across Indiana. Student teams are invited to submit video pitches online before Feb. 6, 2019, and new to this year’s program, middle school students interested in entrepreneurship are invited to register for workshops offered at the regional competitions in early 2019.
Innovate WithIN, which is in its second year, gives Hoosier students the opportunity to create their own business plans and showcase entrepreneurial ideas throughout the state. The overall winners of the state competition will each receive a $10,000 cash prize, $10,000 toward one year of in-state tuition, internship opportunities and mentoring services.
Participants are invited to work individually or in small groups to submit an innovative idea for a business, product, service or venture. Students will then receive feedback from experienced professionals while competing against like-minded youth from across Indiana through three rounds:
After completing video pitches and regional competitions, the finalists from each region will be invited to Indianapolis for the final round of the competition, pitching their ideas to a panel of judges from Indiana’s entrepreneurial community.
Submit applications and learn more about the program at InnovateWithIN.org.
Fundraiser for T.C. Howe Students
IRVINGTON — Pints For A Purpose will be held at Black Acre Brewing Co., 5632 E. Washington St, on the National Day of Giving, on Nov. 27 from 4-11 p.m. to support the T.C. Howe Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
The fund was created to help provide scholarships that will be awarded to seniors at T.C. Howe Community High School. The scholarships are awarded for superior academic achievement, community service and extra-curricular activity participation. Many of these students are from at-risk backgrounds, and the Alumni Association works with them and staff to inspire and encourage them to move forward with their education after high school.
Martin University to Hold Inaugural Telethon
INDIANAPOLIS – Martin University will hold its inaugural “Up and Over Telethon” on Saturday, December 1, from 1– 5 p.m. to raise funds for merit and need-based scholarships.
Martin University’s goal is to raise $200,000. All proceeds will go toward fulfilling the University’s mission to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and non-traditional students in an inclusive, supportive, and healthy collegiate environment.
If you would like to help Martin University students by becoming a sponsor or making a donation, please contact Gayle Spicer at 317-543-3093 or gspicer@martin.edu.
For more than 40 years, Martin University has been called a “Haven of Hope” for its students, the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, and the City of Indianapolis.