Undergraduate Info and Q&A Sessions
An undergraduate certificate is our version of a minor including courses designed to broaden skills in a specific area of interest in addition to a major.
Graduate Info and Q&A Sessions
Our cross-disciplinary graduate programs leverage tools from entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, design thinking, and innovation.
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VCU Demo Day
VCU Demo Day is the da Vinci Center’s annual event showcasing the top talent of the university’s student and alumni entrepreneurship.
Applications are now OPEN!
VCU Pre-Accelerator Program (Pre-X)
VCU’s Pre-Accelerator Program (Pre-X) is for students, alumni and community members who want to turn their ideas into action.
Applications are now OPEN!
Micro-Credentials
Our micro-credentials deliver 21st century innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship skills through in-person and online modules.
Innovation Month
Innovation Month is a dynamic showcase that spotlights innovation, entrepreneurship,
and groundbreaking research across various disciplines within the university.
Event submissions are now OPEN!
VCU da Vinci Center News
See what is the latest from VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation.
Other Upcoming Events
3 - 7 PM
Shift Retail Lab
Explore the future of flavor in our design thinking workshop and discover how AI and culinary arts intersect to create innovative taste experiences. Join us for hands-on activities and discussions, led by experienced chef and educator, Garrett Eagleton, as we unlock the potential of AI in flavor creation. From personalized tastes to cutting-edge techniques, dive into the exciting world of AI-enhanced cuisine with us! Participants will receive a Credly badge for Design Thinking.
Design Thinking Workshops
Unleash your creative potential by mastering the principles of design thinking. There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as problem-solving, adaptability, and empathy to current as well as future job roles. Through this immersive workshop, participants will be introduced to the six foundational steps in the design thinking process: defining How Might We challenges, seeking extremes, creating options, selecting ideas, prototyping, and feedback.
There are two ways to our Design Thinking workshops:
1. At your own pace
Take this asynchronous workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking. Delivered by the Executive Director of the VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation, this experience gives participants the opportunity to actively engage in their learning.
Enroll in our asynchronous workshop >>
2. Our live workshops
Program participants are encouraged to have their cameras on to increase participation and engagement. To access the session, participants register to a workshop below and you will receive a zoom to join:
12 - 1:30 PM
Virtual
Design-thinking is all about collaboration and problem-solving.
Join us at our upcoming Design Thinking workshop! There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current as well as future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that you can post on your LinkedIn. Join our team in an immersive workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking.
12 - 1:30 PM
Virtual
Design-thinking is all about collaboration and problem-solving.
Join us at our upcoming Design Thinking workshop! There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current as well as future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that you can post on your LinkedIn. Join our team in an immersive workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking.