IGNITE 2025 Illuminates Innovation at Iowa State

IGNITE 2025 Illuminates Innovation at Iowa State

From May 5 through May 9, 2025, the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity during the 2025 IGNITE event. Spanning all five floors, the event featured 25 week-long displays that showcased cutting-edge projects and research from multiple colleges across campus. Each floor offered a unique lens into the innovative spirit of Iowa State, inviting students, faculty, and visitors to explore interdisciplinary work and collaborative breakthroughs.

In addition to the static exhibits, IGNITE 2025 hosted 26 unique daily events throughout the week—ranging from hands-on workshops to expert panels and live demonstrations. On Wednesday evening, students presented their multifaceted, forward-thinking, and practical projects through eleven lightning talks. The inventive groups included the Innovation Challenge Incubator teams, Design/Shift design-a-thon teams, and the four scholarship award winners from the Student Innovation Center’s Applied AI Challenge.

The IGNITE Innovation Showcase not only celebrated the Iowa State University’s diverse academic strengths but also fostered meaningful connections across disciplines, making it a standout moment in the campus calendar. Thank you for joining us at IGNITE 2025.