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Innovate360 Bootcamp - October 2024 Innovate 360 Bootcamp Oct 2024 Registration (Open Now)
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and develop leadership skills while working on impactful projects.
About NGT360
- Next Generation Technology 360 (NGT360): Provides personalized, experiential project-based learning to high school students in entrepreneurship and technology, guiding them from an idea to a market-ready product.
- Learn Business and Leadership Skills: Gain valuable knowledge and connect with internship and career opportunities.
- Compete for Prestigious Awards: The winning team will earn $10,000 and have the chance to pitch to Kevin Harrington, an original Shark from Shark Tank.
- Enjoy Lifelong Benefits: Join our alumni network and access internship and career opportunities within our business community.
Program Changes for the 2024-25 Season
Our programming is now split into two parts:
1. Innovate360 Bootcamp: A series of 5 in-person sessions over two weeks, serving as the prerequisite for the revamped NGT360 Cohort. Single entry required to participate.
2. NGT360 Cohort: A 4-month program starting in December, focused on developing a product and building a business to take to market. Participation requires a team of 3-5 members.
Season Theme: Building products that support individuals with disabilities.
Innovate360 Bootcamp Highlights
- 💡 Discover the secrets of idea generation and entrepreneurship.
- 🛠 Engage in interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- 🌐 Explore the world of startups with industry experts.
- 🏆 Pitch your ideas for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Bootcamp Details
- Session One:
- Tues, 10/8, Thurs, 10/10, Tues, 10/15, Thurs, 10/17 (5:30 - 8:30 pm)
- Sat, 10/19 (9:30 am - 2:30 pm)
- Session Two:
- Mon, 10/21, Wed, 10/23, Mon, 10/28, Wed, 10/30 (5:30 - 8:30 pm)
- Sat, 11/2 (9:30 am - 2:30 pm)
- Location: One Urban Centre at Westshore Center, 4830 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
NGT360 Cohort (Starting December)
The bootcamp is a prerequisite for our NGT360 Cohort. You are required to join as a team of 3-5. The duration is four months being kicked on in December. During this time, you will:
- Build a product and business to take to market
- Participation in Industry conferences and exhibitions
- Exposure to Various Industries: Gain insights into businesses across multiple verticals in the Tampa Bay area.
- Compete for $15k in awards.
- Top Team Prize: $10k, a pitch session with Kevin Harrington, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC to showcase your product at Wawafest in July 2025. https://wawafest.com/
· Timeline: December 7, 2024 – April 8, 2025 (hybrid model featuring 6 in-person workshops)
Join Us! We’re looking for motivated and coachable students. If that’s you, we can’t wait to help you succeed! Take the first step towards an exciting future of innovation and leadership.
Resources
Student Registration: Innovate 360 Bootcamp Oct 2024 Registration (Open Now)
What is NGT360? https://youtu.be/sHl1tHy6aRs
Our Website: https://connectit360.org/schools/
Key Links:
- NGT360 2023-24 Winners pitch to Kevin Harrington – This could be you!
- NGT360 season 2022-23 in review
- What is NGT360
- Fox News feature on Connect-IT 360 and the NGT360 program
- NGT360 2024-25 Theme and Opportunity
Palm Harbor University HS past successes with NGT360:
2023-24
1st place – New2Fit - Ajitesh Busireddy, Leonard Seto Jr., Ryan Qu PCS article - New2Fit - 2023-24 NGT360 winners , ABCNews - New2Fit 2023-24 NGT360 winners BayNews9 - New2Fit 2023-24 NGT360 winners New2Fit pitch to Kevin Harrington
3rd place - Shelf Sense Andrew Barkman, Harsith Kollipara, Trevor Foster, Luke Leininger
2022-23
2nd place – Logic Calendar
3rd place – Ninja Tax
Intern Award – Lauren Churchill
2021-22
1st place – Hydrodisc https://youtu.be/oao9KTJVD_U
Ambassador Award – Alex Kranias https://youtu.be/q3ijNBhaJuY
2020-21
1st Place -Team “Green Print” Pitch: https://youtu.be/tdn5pFrdcws
2019-20
1st Place -Team “Cimatrek” Pitch: https://youtu.be/84JctpjLmqY
3rd place – Team Barcc
2018-19
1st place Team Insite Insite 2018 pitch
As well as many awards of distinctions throughout the years
The Next Gen Tech 360 (NGT360) competition is a youth shark tank that helps young entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life! NGT360 was established 9 years ago in Pinellas County by 501(c)(3) non-profit Connect-IT 360 in partnership with the Pinellas Education Foundation and has impacted over 1,400 students across the Tampa Bay area.
Robyn M Mussler
(727) 410-7530
Resolution Management - CEO/Principal Consultant
Connect-IT 360 President/Founder
Next Generation Tech - Program author/chair
Connect-IT 360 site: https://connectit360.org/