GW Innovation Center

GW Innovation Center

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building the maker community at GW, empowering innovators to create change Resources are available at the GWIC to support their pursuit of innovative ideas.

The GW Innovation Center (GWIC) in Tompkins Hall on the Foggy Bottom campus is the first dedicated physical place for cross-departmental and multidisciplinary innovation on campus. VISION
The GWIC is the physical hub to cross-polinate student driven innovation and entreprenuial activities across the ten schools within The George Washington University. Students come to (re-)imagine or create produ

12/06/2022

Come make your own wrapping paper with us this Friday from 3-5pm in M06! Potatoes and sponges included :) See you then!

12/01/2022

Haven't gotten a gift for Mom? Come make a home-made gift for your loved ones at M06 this Friday from 3-5pm. We will be making cards, crocheting coasters, and sewing tote bags to gift! These items not your style? No worries! We have plenty of supplies to make your gift-giving dreams come true. See you soon!

11/21/2022

Happy Thanksgiving Break! We will be closed Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th. Have a restful break!

11/08/2022

This Thursday at 8:30pm we will be hosting the Open Mic Night in Tompkins M06!

No food or drink in the space during the event and make sure to wear masks.

Can’t wait to see you all there!!!

11/08/2022

Our hours will be reduced to 3:30-6 PM on Wednesday 11/9 only! Apologies for any inconvenience!

11/01/2022

Tomorrow from 4-5:30pm here at the GWIC, we are running an interactive workshop to develop GW students' ideation and creative problem-solving skills with . Using the Human-Centered Design framework used by innovators, entrepreneurs, and designers, attendees will learn how to define and uncover everyday problems and come up with innovative and creative solutions. Tools gained at this workshop will benefit those looking to create and develop new ideas, products, and/or services. No prior experience with design thinking is necessary to attend.

Register at the link in our bio!

11/01/2022

Come shop GW student artists' and makers' work at our fall flea market on November 13th from 1-4PM in our space. All proceeds will go to . Find out more information on W2MA at the link in our bio. See you there!

10/28/2022

This week's 3D printing workshop we will assemble fuzz face guitar distortion pedals with . Student musicians and tech nerds: come get some hands-on experience behind the scenes of electric instruments! No experience or materials necessary!

10/26/2022

Students are encouraged to apply, even with a starter idea!

10/21/2022

Have a restful fall break! We will be closed next Monday and Tuesday. See you on Wednesday!

10/19/2022

Creating New Solutions workshop collab with OIE is rescheduled to Wednesday November 2nd, same time, 4-5:30. See you there!

10/14/2022

On Wednesday, October 19th at 4-5:30pm here at the GWIC, we are running an interactive workshop to develop GW students' ideation and creative problem-solving skills with . Using the Human-Centered Design framework used by innovators, entrepreneurs, and designers, attendees will learn how to define and uncover everyday problems and come up with innovative and creative solutions. Tools gained at this workshop will benefit those looking to create and develop new ideas, products, and/or services. No prior experience with design thinking is necessary to attend.

Register at the link in our bio!

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Washington D.C., DC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm