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Eagle Works 2026 is nearly here! Join us on Saturday, April 18!

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From 10 am until noon, come to RUC 282 for the Eagle Works tradeshow. Teams will take the floor, showcasing their ideas, concepts, and creativity before the competition moves to the main stage. Come explore, ask questions, and see what students have been working on all semester.

At 2 pm, the finals kick off in RUC 282! Our panel of judges will listen to each finalist team present their pitch, then follow up with Q&A before one team walks away with our $10,000 grand prize!


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.

  • 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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The Eagle Works program is made possible through the generous support of our donors: the 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!


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Eagle Works proudly partners with the ³ÉÄêÈËÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ 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 ³ÉÄêÈËÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´'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:

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