Jacobson Institute

Excited to see what @TreynorCSD young Iowa inventors create this year! jacobsoninstitute.org/invent/iowa-in…

Happy New Year! The Jacobson Institute wishes everyone a great start to 2026!

TODAY'S THE DAY! We are so excited for the Des Moines DesignDash event, and we want to thank all the students, educators, and mentors participating in the event today!

Educators: Ready to empower tomorrow’s innovators? Join our entrepreneurship curriculum & PD starting January 20th! jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/p… Get started with our FREE activity: jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/b…

The Jacobson Institute is proud to share that Shannon Ellis has been named the National Alternative Education Association's (NAEA) Alternative Education Educator of the Year! Shannon was part of the original team that helped develop the BizInnovator curriculum from 2009–2012!

Educators: Real Results. Real Impact. When teachers bring entrepreneurship to life in their classrooms, the results speak for themselves. Try the curriculum and see for yourself – Sign up for the FREE Activity today! jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/b…

Nathaniel Wellen, a former California Invention Convention participant, is proof that a high school student can be both an inventor and an entrepreneur — he created the Duo Umbrella and made it to Shark Tank! Watch his pitch: youtube.com/watch?v=zOshcO…

In honor of the season of gratitude, the Jacobson Institute wants to thank all the educators, students, and mentors in our programs!

Educators: Teaching Entrepreneurship? Sign up now for entrepreneurship curriculum and PD – Online PD starts January 20th! Sign up here: jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/p…

Help us know you’re using the invention tools and preparing students for the exciting Iowa Invention Convention event by filling out the Intent to Invent form: jacobsoninstitute.org/intent-to-inve….

TODAY'S THE DAY! We are so excited for the Iowa City DesignDash event, and we want to thank all the students, educators, and mentors participating in the event today!

Educators: Empower the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers! Try it out – Sign up for the FREE Activity today! jacobsoninstitute.org/bizinnovator/b…

Did you know module 7 in BizInnovator Startup highlights the invention track? Fill out the Intent to Invent form indicating how many students you’re teaching invention to: jacobsoninstitute.org/intent-to-inve…

TODAY'S THE DAY! We are so excited for the Cedar Rapids DesignDash event, and we want to thank all the students, educators, and mentors participating in the event today!

Your BizInnovator Startup curriculum is unique — it supports both business and invention startups without needing extra materials or new lessons! Iowa educators: Fill out the Intent to Invent form: jacobsoninstitute.org/intent-to-inve….

1 week left to apply for the Fall 2025 Innovator Competition! Application deadline is 11/14! Learn More: jacobsoninstitute.org/innovator-comp… Read about Past Winners: jacobsoninstitute.org/innovator-comp…

Iowa educators: Fill out the Intent to Invent form to let us know how many Iowa students you’re teaching invention and entrepreneurship via BizInnovator Startup to: jacobsoninstitute.org/intent-to-inve….

2 weeks left to apply for the Fall 2025 Innovator Competition! Application deadline is 11/14! Learn More: jacobsoninstitute.org/innovator-comp… Read about Past Winners: jacobsoninstitute.org/innovator-comp…

#CRAEA partnered with the U of I's Jacobson Institute & hosted “DesignDash” for over 75 area high school students, educators & entrepreneurs! #DesignDash is a startup event that engages students, educators & industry in a fast paced entrepreneurial excursion! 👏 @JacobsonInst

Calling Business & Industry Professionals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City & Des Moines! We are looking for DesginDash mentors for these three events: Cedar Rapids 11/13 Iowa City 11/21 Des Moines 12/11 Register: jacobsoninstitute.org/designdash