Innovation Open Mic

The NSF Mid-South I-Corps Hub hosts a monthly Innovation Open Mic event, inviting aspiring innovators from across the mid-south to present their ideas and projects to a panel of entrepreneurial experts and mentors. Whether it’s a business, non-profit, technology, or invention, all ideas are welcome. Presenters receive valuable feedback from the mentor panel to refine and enhance their projects.

Currently held virtually via Zoom, Innovation Open Mic is open to all students, faculty, and staff from schools and universities throughout the mid-south region of the United States.

Presenter Sign Up

We are currently accepting rolling applications for 2025. Presenters will have five minutes to talk about their idea, followed by ten minutes of Q&A with the headlining mentors. We want presenters to receive as many perspectives, thoughts, questions, and connections as possible. Presenters are encouraged to have a slideshow ready.

Upcoming Dates: Feb. 5, Mar. 5. Apr. 2

Presenter Sign Up

Mentor Sign Up

Sign up to 'headline’ during an upcoming Innovation Open Mic session. Each month, 4 mentors will be featured from universities across the Southeast U.S. In order to sign up as a headliner, you must be an official mentor with a university in the Southeast.

Mentor Sign Up

Zoom Background

Get in the presentation spirit with a custom Innovation Open Mic Zoom Background!

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Learn More

To learn more about the Innovation Open Mic, please contact Destane Garrett at destane.s.garrett@vanderbilt.edu.