# Event Details - **Event Name**: SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: SPARK x WIT // HSV unite to showcase startups and award toBE Fund grants—fueling talent, accelerating ideas, and celebrating impact in tech.About this Event➡️ Fueling Opportunity. Celebrating Impact.Join us for an evening that brings together the full pipeline of innovation in North Alabama—from emerging talent to startup founders building what’s next.This year, we’re combining two powerful initiatives into one dynamic eventfeaturing the SPARK Huntsville Showcase and the WIT // HSV toBE Fund Awards.----------➡️ The 🚀 Showcase powered by Over the past seven weeks, the SPARK Huntsville Winter 2026 cohort has transformed ideas into viable ventures—building companies, validating concepts, and developing MVPs through the gener8tor-powered pre-accelerator.At Launch & Lift, these founders will take the stage to showcase what they’ve built.----------➡️💡 Awards powered by & We’ll also celebrate and announce the recipients of the toBE Fund, an initiative powered by WIT // HSV and proudly sponsored by Signalink.The toBE Fund provides:Scholarships for students pursuing STEMSkills enhancement grants for career advancementEntrepreneurship grants for early-stage foundersThis fund exists to remove financial barriers and unlock real pathways into tech and innovation.----------🌐 Why This Event MattersTogether, SPARK and the toBE Fund represent a connected ecosystem—supporting individuals from their first step into tech all the way to launching and scaling companies.This is where potential meets opportunity—and where ideas turn into impact.----------📍 Event Details📅 Date: April 23, 2026🕔 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM📍 Location: UAH Invention to Innovation Center📌 850 Ben Graves Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816🍽️ Food and drinks provided. ID required for drinks.----------🤝 What to ExpectLive startup showcasestoBE Fund award announcementsNetworking with founders, leaders, and ecosystem builders----------🎟️ Reserve Your SpotSpots are limited—secure your seat and be part of the momentum.----------🙌 Thank You to Our PartnersThe SPARK program is made possible by Innovate Alabama, Apollo Coalition, RCP Companies, and UAH I2C, with additional support from Bailey Harris, Bank Independent, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, Cadence Bank, First Horizon Bank, and Robins & Morton.The toBE Fund is powered by WIT // HSV and made possible through the generous support of Signalink, whose investment continues to expand access and opportunity across our tech ecosystem.----------Questions:Contact wit-hsv@uah.edu---------- https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/448e9c50-2780-11f1-b24a-29e1eb4e9691-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2b2890-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huntsville/spark-x-wit-hsv-tobe-fund-innovation-and-awards/100001985768734741 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Huntsville - **state**: AL - **country**: United States - **location**: UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) - **lat**: 34.7287285 - **long**: -86.6419167 - **full address**: UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C), 850 Ben Graves Drive Northwest, Huntsville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/baff3c540a42484add17eacfeab25f1549258d5eafbccfe0dade84db02a98181-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2b2ea3-gmir.jpg?v=1774356733 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS being held? - **A:** SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C), 850 Ben Graves Drive Northwest, Huntsville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS? - **A:** SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS is organized by UAH Invention to Innovation Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huntsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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