GRIDLOCK: The Energy Innovation Hackathon

Oct. 23–24 | hosted by the Faber Entrepreneurship Center

Can you help power the future of South Carolina’s energy grid? Students, innovators, and industry partners: Tackle real-world grid challenges and pitch bold, sustainable solutions that have the ability to transform the energy sector in South Carolina in a two-day hackathon.

Thursday Evening: meet the teams and the challenges in our kickoff event 5-8 p.m. Including snacks from Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles and a presentation by the SC Nexus team about the future of energy grid storage innovation in South Carolina.

Friday All Day: beginning at 9:40 a.m. we tackle three companies’ business challenges and ideate in rounds. A fourth round at 1:10 will synthesize the earlier groups’ work and at 3:00 p.m. we’ll present the solutions to our companies. Lunch provided by No Name Deli.

Come for part or all of the experience. Participate in any way that fits your entrepreneurial passion. IGNITE the energy conversation with the Gridlock Hackathon only at the Boyd Innovation Center. Thanks to our sponsor SCRA and participating companies: SUN, SOS eCharging, and Broker Solar.

*Note: This event is hosted by the Faber Entrepreneurship Center. Please reach out directly to them for inquires related to this event here.