Spark Your Idea: A Hands-On Workshop to Build Your Concept

Bring your curiosity, your passion, or even just a small spark. We’ll help you turn it into a real idea with guidance from local mentors.

Join Innovate413 and UMass Downtown for a collaborative, hands-on workshop to bring your concept to life. No prior experience needed.

Ever had an idea tug at you—a passion project, a problem you’d love to solve, or just a “what if?” moment? This workshop is all about giving those sparks a chance to grow.

At Spark Your Idea, you’ll spend a fun, interactive session connecting with neighbors, brainstorming with mentors, and walking away with the confidence to take your idea further. No pitch decks, no business jargon - just creativity, conversation, and practical tools anyone can use.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• 🌟 Discover Your “Why” – connect your passions and skills to your idea.
• 💪 Map Your Strengths – uncover the experiences and talents that can fuel your project.
• 🧩 Shape Your Concept – brainstorm and build your idea with peers and mentors.
• 💬 Get Feedback – hear what resonates, what could improve, and how to move forward.
• ✅ Leave With a Plan – walk out with clear next steps and a simple way to test your idea’s potential.

Whether you dream of launching a business, starting a community project, or just exploring what’s possible, this workshop is for you. Bring yourself (and maybe a notebook) and together Innovate413 and UMass Downtown will provide the rest.

Also check out other Workshops in Amherst.