DiscoverE Logo

The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

Engineering Navigator
Failed to load Google Maps. Please check your connection or try again later.

71 entrepreneurship Events Found

Mar 7

Region 1 - Invention Convention Alabama Regional Competition

Regional Invention Convention competition for Alabama Region 1, part of the statewide Invention Convention Alabama program that teaches K-12 students problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills through invention education.
HudsonAlpha Jackson Center
Free
3/7/26
Sourced: https://arcg.is/1GjerG0 02-10-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 7

Region 7 - Invention Convention Alabama Regional Competition

Regional Invention Convention competition for Alabama Region 7, part of the statewide Invention Convention Alabama program that teaches K-12 students problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills through invention education.
Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Free
3/7/26
Sourced: https://arcg.is/1GjerG0 02-10-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Mentor Session: Jay Veal

Talk to Me About: Founder-Led Brand Building, Media, and Thought Leadership; From Classroom to CEO: Leadership, Talent, and Systems; Designing High-Impact Tutoring Models (K-12, Test Prep, Intervention); Operational Excellence in Tutoring Organizations; AI as an Accelerator for Human-Centered Learning
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 602
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

The Business of Education: Trends, Tensions, & What's Next

Meet Up discussing business trends and future directions in the education sector.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 405
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

How to Address Social Issues Like a Startup: Girls in STEM

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom C
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

Roundtable discussion focused on scaling startups with artificial intelligence technology.
Austin Marriott Downtown
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Mentor Session: Joseph Meersman

Mentor session with Joseph Meersman, founder and strategy advisor with expertise in AI operationalization, digital product development, and design organization scaling. Part of SXSW programming.
Austin Marriott Downtown, Room 602
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Mentor Session: Kathryn Adabonyan

Part of SXSW conference programming. Speaker has extensive background in education technology and entrepreneurship, focusing on helping students transition from high school to careers.
Austin Marriott Downtown, Room 602
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

An extension of our popular Mentor Sessions, our Roundtable Sessions allow attendees to learn from experts and leaders from across the education landscape. Attendees will learn from the mentors that sit at each of the three tables in this session, but will also learn from the questions and experiences of their peers. This Roundtable will offer diverse perspectives and thoughtful discussion on scaling startups with AI. Spots are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 603
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 603
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 603
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 603
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

How to Fundraise Without a Team: Scale Your Mission with AI

Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 604-605
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 603
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 9

How to Fundraise Without a Team: Scale Your Mission with AI

EWorkshop focusing on using artificial intelligence for fundraising and scaling missions without traditional team structures.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 604-605
Free
3/9/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 10

Explore Brazilian Community Meet Up @ SXSW EDU

This session will explore how community engagement and shared experiences can strengthen the Brazilian presence within an international platform such as SXSW EDU. The conversation will highlight how shared experiences in education, entrepreneurship and market-trend awareness can expand collective learning, deepen cultural understanding and amplify impact for all attendees.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 405
Free
3/10/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 10

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Building Products & Spilling Tea

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 1-2
Free
3/10/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 10

Launch Startup Competition

Startup competition presented by Walton Family Foundation featuring educational technology innovations.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom EF
Free
3/10/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 10

Accidental Entrepreneurs: Building Products & Spilling Tea

Join a former educator and product manager as they share the messy, unfiltered reality of becoming accidental entrepreneurs. From navigating the intimidating startup world to fundraising fears and building with limited technical knowledge, we're here to empower everyday teachers to become solution builders. Expect raw insights, audience engagement, and proof that you don't need a business degree to disrupt EdTech - just passion and persistence.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 1-2
Free
3/10/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 10

Launch Startup Competition

Startup competition presented by Walton Family Foundation.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom EF
Free
3/10/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 10

Launch Startup Competition

Startup competition presented by Walton Family Foundation.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom EF
Free
3/10/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 10

Launch Startup Competition

The SXSW EDU Launch Startup Competition provides a platform for entrepreneurs seeking feedback, investment, strategic partnerships, and exposure, to present their early-stage company before a panel of industry experts, early adopters, investors, and educators as well as the live SXSW EDU audience. 2026 Finalists include: Apprentos (New York), Learnology (Brush Prairie, Washington), Opal for Schools (New York), Rézme (Palo Alto, California), ShareTheBoard (Kraków, Poland), Storytime AI (Baltimore, Maryland), and Youth for STEM Equity (Columbus, Ohio). Winners will be announced at the Launch Spotlight. Presented by Walton Family Foundation.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom EF
Free
3/10/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 11

Mentor Session: Paris Gamble

Talk to Me About: Building an EdTech product without a technical cofounder, Leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to accelerate your work, Using the right tools to network effectively, Operating as a Force Multiplier With Limited Resources
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 602
Free
3/11/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 11

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

Roundtable discussion focused on scaling startups with artificial intelligence technology.
Austin Marriott Downtown
Free
3/11/26
URL Copied Successfully
Mar 11

Roundtable: Scaling Startups with AI

An extension of our popular Mentor Sessions, our Roundtable Sessions allow attendees to learn from experts and leaders from across the education landscape. Attendees will learn from the mentors that sit at each of the three tables in this session, but will also learn from the questions and experiences of their peers. This Roundtable will offer diverse perspectives and thoughtful discussion on scaling startups with AI. Spots are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 603
Free
3/11/26
URL Copied Successfully