At da Vinci, learning happens by doing.
We help every learner play, engage, and connect across disciplines to create meaningful change.
Start Your Innovation Journey
There’s more than one way to innovate. We offer pathways designed for where you are and where you’re going.
Ways to Engage
Explore simple, hands-on ways to connect with others, learn something new, and see what sparks your curiosity.
Join a Workshop
Try hands-on innovation in a relaxed, beginner-friendly session.
Bring it to Your Class or Team
Learn design thinking tools through flexible, self-paced virtual courses.
Partner on a Project
Collaborate with students and faculty to tackle real-world challenges.
Stories of Imagination and Impact
Behind every number is a story and behind every story is someone shaping what’s next. See how creativity connects across people, places, and possibilities.
Advancing Mental Health
and Community Well-Being
with VCU School of Social Work
Micro-Credentials
in Innovation Awarded,
Since 2022
Rethinking Campus
Waste Sorting
with VCU Sustainability
Shelfies Participated
at Shift Retail Lab,
Since 2022
Empowering Clinician-Led
Solutions for Veterans
with VHA IDEAS Center
Learners Enrolled in
Our Innovation Courses,
Since 2023
Turn curiosity into community. Join events, share ideas, and connect with others who are building, designing, and dreaming alongside you. Here’s how to get involved:
Time: Flexible, short modules
From Feedback Fridays and Demo Days to design jams, da Vinci events are where ideas come alive. Meet innovators, share your work, and find new collaborators.
Monday–Wednesday, 12–3 p.m.
Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W Broad Street
Connect with colleagues at da Vinci and University College, and discover new ways to bring creativity into your work. No RSVP needed.
Host a workshop, class, or event at the Shift Retail Lab (1235 W Broad Street) - a dynamic space designed for creativity and collaboration.
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Not sure where to start?
We’d love to help you find your next step and explore ways to get involved. Email us at davincicenter@vcu.edu.