The Hurt Hub Innovation & Entrepreneurship Showcase

About this event

The Hurt Hub Innovation & Entrepreneurship Showcase celebrates the inspiring work of individuals and teams connected through the Hurt Hub.

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

From The Hurt Hub@Davidson