
Innovate-A-thon
Welcome to Innovate-A-thon
Innovate-A-thon is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing an innovation workforce and solving problems of society,
environment, and economy!
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Here you can learn more about the purpose of Innovate-A-thons, types of topics we address, how students participate and benefit, how industry and organizations participate and benefit, our Innovation Talent Meet & Greets, online courses, financial support opportunities, our growing community, and how our alums are contributing to changemaking innovation! We are always exploring and expanding the ways we can advance our mission, so check in frequently, and sign up for our regular news releases.
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Special Announcement!
Bayer Crop Science partners with IAT for regenerative agriculture innovation!
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Innovate-A-thon (IAT) has joined with Bayer for an exclusive, three-week, innovation sprint event focusing on regenerative agriculture. Students from Purdue and other universities will work in this unique innovation sprint model to address, among other things, supply chain relationships and optimized outcomes for this important topic.
Unlock Your Potential
Join Innovate-A-thon
Students from any U.S. university are eligible to apply, either through Handshake, or directly to IAT staff.
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All participating IAT students receive a scholarship, engage directly with subject matter experts and mentors—growing their networks and gain exposure to potential employers, and gain confidence and courage to innovate. Students can also apply to participate in topic specific Innovation Talent Meet & Greets with industry recruiters! Members of industry and community see talented, innovative, students in live action and gain solutions to key problems.
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Members of industry and community see talented, innovative, students in live action and gain solutions to key problems.
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Accelerate your career by applying to the IAT Innovation Internship!
If you're having any difficulty locating our listings, we've created a helpful step-by-step guide to walk you through it: Handshake
Examples of University Partners
We work with over 800 universities!









