SPARK X WIT // HSV toBE FUND - INNOVATION & AWARDS
Schedule
Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) | Huntsville, AL
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.
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➡️ 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.
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➡️💡 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 STEM
- Skills enhancement grants for career advancement
- Entrepreneurship grants for early-stage founders
This fund exists to remove financial barriers and unlock real pathways into tech and innovation.
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🌐 Why This Event Matters
Together, 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.
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📍 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.
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🤝 What to Expect
- Live startup showcases
- toBE Fund award announcements
- Networking with founders, leaders, and ecosystem builders
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🎟️ Reserve Your Spot
Spots are limited—secure your seat and be part of the momentum.
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🙌 Thank You to Our Partners
The 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.
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Questions:
Contact [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C), 850 Ben Graves Drive Northwest, Huntsville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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