I2G: The Innovate to Grow Event
Innovate to Grow (I2G) — The Capstone Showcase
What is I2G?
Innovate to Grow (I2G) is the end-of-semester showcase event where all CSE120 teams present their projects to judges, industry partners, faculty, and peers. It's the culminating experience of your capstone journey.
Think of it as the public-facing celebration of your team's work. While this site is about how to build your project, I2G is where you show what you built.
When
Thursday of Week 17 — typically mid-May.
What Happens
- Each team presents their project to a panel of judges
- Judges evaluate projects on technical content, design, and presentation
- Awards are given for outstanding projects
- Industry partners and faculty attend and network with students
How I2G Fits in the Course
| Course Component | Role |
|---|---|
| Labs 1–4 | Build the project |
| I2G Event | Present the project |
| I2G Deliverables | Poster, presentation slides, demo video |
| Final Report | Comprehensive project documentation |
What to Prepare
- Project poster — printed, professional quality
- Live demo — laptop or tablet ready
- Elevator pitch — ~2 minute summary for judges and visitors
- Professional attire
Deliverables Timeline
| Deadline | Item |
|---|---|
| Week 16 (Thu) | Project initial draft (demo video, slides, report, full presentation recording) |
| Week 17 (Sun) | Poster submission |
| Week 17 (Wed) | Project final draft |
| Week 17 (Thu) | I2G Event |
| Week 17 (Sat) | Report to client |
More Information
Detailed deliverables and guidelines for I2G are in: - I2G Deliverables — specific requirements - Final Project Deliverables — all end-of-semester submissions - Innovate to Grow Website — official program site with past projects