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[Cathy Pucher]

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  Zahn Innovation Center
September 2013 Newsletter
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Newsletter
The Zahn Challenge (Apps. due Oct 6th)
The 2nd Annual Zahn Challenge is launched!  The Zahn Challenge is a
competition for SDSU students, faculty and staff. We are seeking early stage
ideas for commercial enterprises, social enterprises or projects resulting
in a social impact. We welcome applicants from all across the campus.
$50,000 is up for grabs across 10 winners.  All winners will be
automatically entered into the Zahn Innovation Center, a free incubator on
campus to help turn your ideas into businesses.  Applications are due Oct
6th.

Finalist will present to a live panel consisting of San Diego entrepreneurs
on November 7th. All Zahn Challenge applications will be evaluated for
entrance into the Zahn Innovation Center.  Learn more about the Zahn
Innovations Center and the Zahn Challenge at Zahn Center
<https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/zahncenter_home.aspx> . Attend a
Zahn Challenge Information session
<https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/zahncenter_events.aspx> .
   
          
   
  
Phone dead at 10 AM?
        
   
          
   
  If your phone starts to die before your second cup of coffee you know
there¹s a problem. IMPAKTIV is a new Zahn Innovation Center team that is
developing a portable battery charger for your phone. Their product approach
is truly innovative. Most battery charges are too big and bulky making it
difficult to carry around. The IMPAKTIV charger is thin like your credit
card so that it fits in your wallet.  As IMPAKTIV says, ³our products will
seamlessly fit within your lifestyle.²  Their Kickstarter campaign is coming
soon ­ stay tuned. 
   
          
   
  
Aerospace engineers make 3D printer
        
   
          
   
  3D printers are hot! This rapidly growing industry has spun out printers
as low as $600.  Jennifer Wood from Alchemy3D explains that many new
printers are low cost because they use open source software. This translates
into a decrease in development cost but not necessarily an increase in
innovation.  Alchemy3D, a new Zahn Innovation Center team comprised of SDSU
aerospace engineers,  plans to change this.  Alchemy3D is working on a
completely new method of printing that will render a greater quality and
reliability as well as a lower cost.
Interested in learning how to use a 3D printer? Attend a free 3D printer
workshop <https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/zahncenter_events.aspx>
at the Zahn Innovation Center.

Do you have a great idea? Come to our Pitchfest
<https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/zahncenter_events.aspx> on Friday
Sep. 20th and pitch your idea. Pizza and cash prizes.
 
            
   
   
  
     
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  A competition for SDSU students, faculty and staff with an idea for a
commercial enterprise,  social enterprise or project resulting in a social
impact. $50K up for grabs. Learn more
<https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/start_zahncenter_thezahnchallenge.a
spx> . 
       
    
  Enter The ZAHN Challenge <http://zahncenter.sdsu.edu>
   
          
   
  ZAHN INNOVATION CENTER
The Zahn Center is SDSU's business incubator that helps students, faculty,
and staff start an idea for a commercial enterprise,  social enterprise or
project resulting in a social impact.
        
    
  APPLY TODAY > <http://zahncenter.sdsu.edu>
   
          
   
  PitchFest
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Join us at the Zahn Innovation Center PitchFest
<https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/zahncenter_events.aspx>  Sep. 20th
at 3pm in the Zahn Center.
        
   
          
   
  Get Involved
Interested in mentoring, speaking, or sharing resources with new startups in
San Diego?
Click Here <http://zahncenter.sdsu.edu>  to find out
        
   
          
   
  Donut Thursday
Stop by for a free coffee and donuts every Thursday of September. Find us!
<https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/zahncenter_contact.aspx>
        
   
          
   
  Company Count
 
17
Get to know the teams
<https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/engineering/zahncenter_companies.aspx> .
                  
    
   
   
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