Black Diamond Weekend Innovation Commercialization Competition

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The Responsible Innovation Commercialization Competition is a hackathon designed to connect students with subject matter experts, the entrepreneur ecosystem, and industry. For this inaugural event, NASA has provided a problem statement for students to workshop over the course of three days. Students will explore themes around solar energy and life on the moon!  **NOTE: Space is limited. Register NOW!**
Schedule/Logistics:
 
Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Dates: Thursday, November 13-Saturday, November 15
 
On Thursday beginning at 7pm, you will enjoy a presentation by NASA as well as special invited guests. You will then form non-homogenous teams with students from across the region. On Friday, between 3pm and 9pm, you will formulate your ideas onsite and gain insights from industry experts. Then on Saturday, beginning at 9am, you will return to develop their presentations with your groups and present them to a panel of judges for a chance at a cash prize. We will feed you throughout!

Invited Schools:
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Tidewater Community College
Christopher Newport University
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Hampton University
Paul D. Camp Community College
Participating Ecosystem Partners and Subject Matter Expertise:
Innovate Hampton Roads
757Collab
Zel Technologies
StemComm Ventures
Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
NASA
**NOTE: Space is limited. Register NOW!**

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