Ready to tackle real-world challenges and make a real impact?

This hands-on, fast-paced course brings together interdisciplinary teams of graduate and upper-level undergraduate students to apply entrepreneurial thinking to big societal problems. Using the Lean Launchpad framework and a flipped classroom approach, students will explore urgent national and global issues from multiple perspectives, validate their ideas through real-world feedback, and develop a minimum viable product—which could be a policy change, a new service, or even a physical product. With guidance from mentors and industry experts, teams will refine their innovations and pitch them to industry professionals and public sector leaders. This dynamic course is part of the larger Innovation for Impact (TM) ecosystem supported by the NobleReach Foundation. Throughout the course, students will gain in-demand innovation skills, build valuable professional connections, and leave with a portfolio-ready project to boost their resume. If you're passionate about problem-solving, innovation, and making a difference, this course is for you.