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Spring 2026 Calendar!
Mark Saturday, April 18 on your calendar for the 2026 Eagle Works competition!
Workshop events will be at 5 p.m. in LIB 112 unless otherwise indicated.
- Feb 11 –Business Model Canvas
- Feb 25 – Business Plans/Financials
- Mar 4 – Marketing 101
- Mar 11 – TBD
- Mar 18 – NO WORKSHOP, Spring Break
- Mar 25 – Effective Presentations
- Apr 1 – Individual & Team Registrations due by 11:59 p.m.
Tradeshow Booths (tentative) - Apr 6 - Business plans due by 11:59 p.m.
- Apr 8 – Networking and event at Biz Foundry
- Apr 16 - Presentations due by 11:59 p.m.
- Apr 18 – Eagle Works Day!! Prelims/tradeshow in morning, finals in afternoon (RUC 282)
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Business Plans & Financials Workshop
Ideas are great. Numbers make them real.
Join us for Business Plans & Financials and learn how to turn your idea into something
that works on paper. From costs and revenue to funding and sustainability, this workshop
breaks down the financial side of building a business in a way that makes sense.
You’ll hear from Kelly Sullivan, Director of Small Business Development Center, who
brings more than 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs navigate funding, connect
with lenders, and launch or grow businesses right here in the Upper Cumberland. Perfect
for students preparing for Eagle Works or anyone who wants to better understand the
numbers behind their idea.
The workshop is at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Library 112. The event is free and open to all students!
Miss a workshop?
Find presentations and video here!
Faculty! Interested in getting your students involved?
SCHEDULE A SHORT (5-10 MINUTE) EAGLE WORKS PRESENTATION FOR YOUR CLASSES!
The Eagle Works program is made possible through the generous support of our donors: the TN Rural Development Fund and the Clouse-Elrod Foundation. If you are interested in contributing to the advancement of entrepreneurship at Tech, please contact Andrea Kruszka at akruszka@tntech.edu.
Join us as we celebrate innovation, foster entrepreneurial spirit, and embrace the endless possibilities of the future. Save the date and be part of this inspiring journey!
Student Contestant Information
For the problem-solvers, makers, innovators, leaders, thinkers, world-changers.
The 2026 Eagle Works student innovation & entrepreneurship competition will be held Saturday, April 18. Check out the links below for all the information you need to compete!
- Get registered for the main competition
- See the informational presentation
- Check out information on How to Compete
- Review the Student IP information
- Hear from past winners
- Join our mailing list
- Watch videos of past workshops
- Find answers to the most frequently asked questions!
Eagle Works Testimonials
Tennessee Rural Development Fund
Eagle Works proudly partners with the Tennessee Rural Development Fund (TNRDF), our valued sponsor since 2022. Thanks to TNRDF's support, we've provided over $20,000 in awards to student entrepreneurs annually. Beyond awards, TNRDF's affordable capital access and rural economic development efforts are helping shape a brighter future for Tennessee's rural communities., which closely aligns with the vision of Rural Reimagined. Together, we're fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and prosperity in our region. For more information, visit: https://tnrdf.com/
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