About this Event
Love innovation? Love entrepreneurship? Love seeing new ideas come to life?
Don’t miss this high-energy event designed to Spark! your creativity, tackle real-world challenges, and take your ideas to the next level.
Join us on Friday, April 10th, 2026, at 9:00 AM (MT) for a one-day student conference that’s part hackathon, part design-thinking workshop, and part entrepreneurship bootcamp. Through hands-on activities led by entrepreneurs and CSU student coaches, you’ll explore how to turn your passions into a real business.
Students may attend on their own, as a club, or as part of a class. You’ll learn and practice design thinking, creative prototyping, and how to pitch.
Educators: Groups of five or more may qualify for a 25% discount. Email for more details.
Scholarships: Limited need-based scholarships are available for individuals. Please complete the scholarship request form by March 15th to apply.
More event details, including waivers and drop-off/pick-up info, will be shared closer to the event.
Spark! attendees will:
- Learn how to center ideas around real customer needs
- Hack a problem and turn it into a working prototype
- Design and fabricate a custom T-shirt
- Practice interviewing and pitching
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nancy Richardson Design Center, 522 West Lake Street, Fort Collins, United States
USD 32.78
