Cornerstone

Cornerstone is Velocity's 10-day challenge for students from any faculty who want to explore an idea (or just start thinking about one) in a supportive community.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
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What is Cornerstone? Cornerstone is Velocity's two-week sprint for students and researchers from any faculty who want to explore an idea they have or even just an area of interest with a supportive community. It is focused on introducing you to potential customers and stakeholders who live and work outside the university. It will help you build the confidence you'll need to have productive, empathetic conversations that will create the foundation of your idea and give it real impact.

No pitch deck. No pressure. No technical skills required Join the hundreds of students and researchers all exploring their own ideas through coaching, networking, and the chance to win great cash prizes.

$2,500 in prizes to be awarded!

Cornerstone Orientation
Come to either:

  • Wednesday, January 21st 12:30-2:30PM, E7, 1427 - 1st floor Ideas Clinic or,
  • Wednesday, January 21st 5:00-7:00 PM, E7, 2409 - 2nd floor Ideas Clinic

Cornerstone Session 01
Choose from one of the 4 options:

  • Monday, January 26th 1:30-3:30 PM, E7, 2409 - 2nd floor Ideas Clinic or,
  • Monday, January 26th 5:30-7:30 PM, E7, 1427 - 1st floor Ideas Clinic or,
  • Tuesday, January 27th 1:30-3:30 PM, E7, 1427 - 1st floor Ideas Clinic or,
  • Tuesday, January 27th 5:30 - 7:30 PM - MC 2065