: For Students, Faculty, and Staff 
The MVP Challenge returns to the Toaster once again for Founders Day
A look at some of the student ventures being presented at Founders Day By: Megan…
Megan DavisMay 13, 2025
Students sharpen their entrepreneurial talents during Biz Pitch at the Toaster
On April 2, Biz Pitch was held at the Toaster, the competition was open to…
Megan DavisApril 8, 2025
Students celebrate five years of creation and innovation at The Toaster on Toast Day!
On Feb. 25, 2020, the Toaster Innovation Hub opened its doors to all University of…
Megan DavisMarch 4, 2025
The Toaster Challenges Students to Tinker with AI
The Tinker @ the Toaster innovation challenge has emerged as a unique platform for University…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorDecember 13, 2024
Exploring Virtual Reality at the Toaster: Insights from Charlie and My Experience as a Product Design Student
Written by Kathy Ha, Toaster Ambassador and Product Design Student Virtual reality (VR) is expanding…
Kimberlie MoockNovember 19, 2024
Innovation happens here!
Written By Erik Halaas, BASE Accelerator Coordinator In early August the Toaster played host to…
Kimberlie MoockSeptember 4, 2024
Undergraduate innovators to showcase their MVP at Founders Day
The University of Minnesota MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Challenge showcase is coming up on May…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorApril 26, 2024
The Toaster Celebrates and Says Goodbye to Three of Their Own
As the 2023-2024 school year wraps up, the Toaster prepares to say goodbye and good…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorApril 23, 2024
New Additions to the Toaster Team Bring a Fresh Wave of Creativity and Innovation
This past year, the Toaster has welcomed two new staff members: Steven Bleau, the Makerspace…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorApril 18, 2024
Carlson students explore problem solving at the Toaster Innovation Hub
The Impact Lab, a duo of classes focused on problem solving and applied action for…
Ai-Quynh Bui — Toaster AmbassadorFebruary 12, 2024