About this Event
The third annual Hurt Hub Innovation & Entrepreneurship Showcase brings together student visionaries, emerging community ventures, and entrepreneurship advocates to highlight the work happening through the Hurt Hub at Davidson College. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or simply curious about innovation, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 6-9pm.
Event Highlights:
Idea Sprint Competition
Experience the Davidson Entrepreneurship Club's signature Idea Sprint competition in a lively, expo-style showcase. Student teams staff booths throughout the Hurt Hub’s Innovation Lab, presenting business concepts they rapidly developed over the course of a month. Attendees circulate through the expo, engaging directly with teams before casting a vote for their favorite. Audience choice determines the winning concept!
The Hurt Hub Program Expo featuring entrepreneurs from
- The Student Try It Fund
- Yoder Applied Research Fellowship
- Building a Lean Startup
- LaunchCLT’s CO.STARTERS
Awards Presentation
- Avinger Impact Fund Finalists & Awards
- Small Business Community Impact Fund Awards powered by the Duke Energy Foundation
- FACES of Innovation Award
Agenda
6:00-7:15: IdeaSprint Voting, Networking, Entrepreneur Expo
7:15-8:00: Awards Presentations
8:00-9:00: Open Networking
Event venue & nearby stays
The Hurt Hub at Davidson College, 210 Delburg Street, Davidson, United States
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