IdeaSprint
The Davidson Entrepreneurship Club, in collaboration with The Hurt Hub presents IdeaSprint, a month-long competition designed to foster innovation and action!
Applications Closed
About IdeaSprint
The IdeaSprint is a team-based competition perfect for any Davidson student interested in exploring entrepreneurship. After submitting an application, selected individuals will be placed on teams.
Each team will receive a $200 micro-grant to develop their projects and be paired with a mentor who specializes in the field. The competition will culminate in a live showcase on November 18 as part of the Davidson Entrepreneurs Network Innovation Showcase.
Similar to a poster presentation, teams will share their projects with event attendees who will vote to decide which team wins the $1,000 grand prize!
This initiative was created to encourage students to take action and dive into entrepreneurship, especially those who might not have had the opportunity before.
If you’re a Davidson College student eager to participate, apply below.
Key dates:
- Application Deadline: TBD mid-October 2026
- Teams announced: TBD mid-October 2026
- Kickoff Event: TBD mid-October 2026
- Showcase: November 18, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Frequently asked questions
The competition is open to all Davidson College students, regardless of whether they already have a business idea or are simply interested in entrepreneurship. You don’t need prior experience—just a willingness to learn and take action! We recommend having at least two hours a week available to work on your team’s project.
No, you don’t need to have a team or a fully developed idea to apply. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, you can join as an individual, and we will help pair you with other students and mentors.
Each team will be paired with a mentor who specializes in their chosen field. Teams will also receive a $200 micro-grant to help bring their projects to life.
Applications Due: TBD mid-October 2026
Teams announced: TBD mid-October 2026
Kickoff Event: TBD mid-October 2026
Showcase Event: November 18, 2026. Live voting takes place from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and the event concludes by 8:00 pm at The Hurt Hub.
No experience is necessary! IdeaSprint is designed to give all students, including beginners, a chance to learn and develop their entrepreneurial skills. The competition includes mentorship and guidance, so you’ll have support throughout the process.
If you’re interested in becoming a mentor for one of the teams, you can reach out to Omer Babar Alpa at omalpa@davidson.edu for more information. Mentors play a crucial role in guiding teams through the development of their projects.
You can think of the Showcase similar to a poster presentation where each team will have a booth while event attendees mingle around. Using visual aids such as a poster, prototype, or tech demonstration, each team will deliver short elevator pitches about their concept to event attendees as they move around the event.
The Showcase is part of the larger Davidson Entrepreneurs Network Innovation Showcase (D.E.N.I.S) event that evening hosted by The Hurt Hub and coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week. In addition to inviting the college community to attend, the local entrepreneurship community is invited as well.
The team that wins the live showcase event will receive a $1,000 grand prize, decided by audience vote. It’s a great opportunity to get both financial support and community recognition for your project!