Vanderbilt’s Center for Innovation

The Wond’ry provides the tools and resources for students, faculty, staff, and community members to bring ideas to life.

Upcoming Opportunities

Sept. 16th

Circularity Summit 2024

Join us to explore how circular innovation is reshaping industries and driving sustainability. Hear from industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are leading the way in creating systems where waste is minimized, and resources are continually reused, ensuring a healthier planet for all.

Panel Options: 

Vision for the Future of Circular Economy

Nashville-focused Innovation and Circular Solutions

Funding Circular Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges for Social Impact

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All throughout September

September Tie Drive

Join us this September for Tie-tastic September! We're collecting your gently used ties to give them a new life through upcycling workshops and creative projects. Drop off your ties at the front desk of the Wond'ry and be a part of transforming old into gold! 

Let’s make something amazing together.

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Sept. 28th

TN Maker Fest

This free, family-friendly event, held at the Wond’ry, showcases novices and experts of all ages with one major thing in common: a joy for making and creation. From tech enthusiasts and scientists, to embroiderers, crafters and everything in between, this event will feature an incredible gathering of makers who will show off their hobbies, projects, experiments and creations. We cannot wait to display their amazing talents and gifts to the Tennessee community. 

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