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EDIE Makeathon 2026 Application

Name: EDIE Makeathon 2026 Application
Start: 2026-03-20T16:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-03-21T18:30:00.000-04:00
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Looking for a way to grow your entrepreneurial skills, professional network, and resume? Apply and join the Spring 2026 EDIE Makeathon!

In collaboration with The Office of Community Engagement and Outreach in the College of Engineering, the Engineering Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EDIE) additional major is hosting our second annual Makeathon.

The Spring 2026 EDIE Makeathon is a two day event (evening to evening, food provided) where CMU students (at any level) collaborate in teams to define their team's target problem, prototype a solution, and present their pitch. No technical skills are required to create a prototype- the focus is on creativity. Opportunities to connect with mentors and judges currently working in the fields of product management, user-centered design, service design, healthcare, tech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.

Students may apply as a team of 4-5 people (everyone on the team must submit individual applications) or individually (we will place you on a team). No prior experience is necessary. All students are welcome!

Theme: Improving Accessibility, Mobility, and Prosthetics
Date: March 20-21, 2026
Time: Friday kickoff at 4:00 PM, dinner provided. Saturday is a full day of programming including breakfast, meetings with mentors, access to TechSpark, lunch, and final presentations. The final schedule will be shared with all participants closer to the event.
Location: Scaife Hall & ANSYS Hall
Prizes: Up to $1500 in cash prizes!
Deadline: Applications are due March 16

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

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