Tech-Spark Weekend for 6th-8th Grade Students

Take an idea and create a startup business using technology such as artificial intelligence, robots and mobile apps in one weekend!
About this Event

About Tech-Spark Weekend

Middle school students (6th-9th grade in Fall 2026) will tackle real-world problems and create businesses to provide solutions in one weekend! In just three days, students will learn the basics of tech entrepreneurship and gain foundational knowledge of robotics programming, artificial intelligence, and app development. Students will then form groups to take their ideas to business model!

Students will spend the weekend working on the three P’s: Plan (Business), Prototype, and Presentation. Mentors are available to help develop their business plans and to build a prototype for the problem they are solving.

At the end of the weekend, we invite student's families to come and see the different business presentations and see what Muncie's future entrepreneurs will create!

Tech-Spark Weekend is hosted at the Innovation Connector and made possible by the generosity of the George and Frances Ball Foundation.

Schedule

• Friday,June 12th , 6-8:30 pm: Introductions, Business Primer, and Group Activities (dinner will be served)
• Saturday, June 13th, 9 am-7 pm: Workshops and Business Incubation (light breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served)
• Sunday, June 14th, 1-4 pm: Group Time, and Family Presentations begin at 3 pm (lunch will be served)

Attendees will be provided food and drink during meal and snack times.

About the Instructors

Our team of instructors has a combined experience of more than 15 years teaching coding or STEM to children K-12 in the Delaware County area. In addition, Tech-Spark is supported by a team of educators from local schools to guide students through the weekend.

Learn more about the instructors.

Ryan Hunter provides overview of Entrepreneurship to Tech-Spark Weekend attendees.

What should I bring to the event?

No need to bring anything to the class! TechWise Academy will provide everything you need for this course. 

Who should I contact if I have questions about the event?

Ryan Hunter will be able to assist anyone who has questions.

765-372-8543 or email [email protected].

What is TechWise Academy?

TechWise Academy teaches coding and computer science to children, K-12, and introduces them to new ways to problem solve and explore curiosity and creativity. Students can explore computer science in experience-led curriculum online and in person.