Through our network and partnerships Innovate Marquette sponsors and hosts a variety of events for entrepreneurs and innovators who are interested the engaging, networking, and broadening their knowledge in creative technologies, sustainability, accessibility and the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Save the date for Peak25 – February 20-21, 2025.
SISU: The Innovation Institute at NMU and Innovate Marquette co-host the Peak25 conference at Northern Michigan University.’
Peak25 provides a dynamic platform to celebrate research and scholarly activity, promote entrepreneurial ventures in outdoor innovation, creative technology, and sustainable solutions, as well as encourage collaboration. Peak25 is free and open to the public. Registration information is coming soon at peakconference.org.
Peak25 features keynote presentations from internationally-renowned innovators, interactive workshops, a sustainability design jam, outdoor innovation showcase, pitch competitions, Three Minute Thesis (3MT), a student scholarship summit, provided meals, and more.
Women in Entrepreneurship is dedicated to celebrating and empowering female founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this event offers invaluable resources and networking opportunities to help you thrive in your entrepreneurial journey.
Free and open to the public, Women in Entrepreneurship is an annual event. View photos and watch a recording of Georgia Grace Edwards’ keynote address to relive the inspiring moments and insights from our most recent event on May 16, 2024.
Innovation Week is a three-day professional development conference bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and creative minds in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. Featuring keynote speakers, carefully curated innovation quests, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, Innovation Week will inspire, enlighten, and spark curiosity.
Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd for a grand opening of the Innovate Marquette protolab. Located on the lower level of the Kaufman Block, the protolab is a specialized prototyping lab equipped with state-of-the-art 3D printing and scanning technologies.
The protolab supports local entrepreneurs by helping to transform 2D designs into physical prototypes.
At Innovate Marquette, we’re always looking for new voices and innovative ideas to showcase at our events. From Women in Entrepreneurship to Tech Talks and Innovation Week, our events touch on a variety of topics meant to inform, inspire, and spark curiosity within our entrepreneurial community.
Nominate yourself or someone else to be a speaker at one of our events!
