Center for Innovation and Leadership

Department Overview

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) provides opportunities for the Swarthmore community to develop the skills to lead, innovate and create value. Through experiential learning, engaging programs, internships, mentorship, and funding, we offer the tools for students to improve the world around them- by starting a new venture or leading in their community. 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jeopardy Study Break

Label: November 21st | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Shane Lounge, Parrish

Stop by Shane Lounge for a study break with the CIL Interns. Answer Jeopardy questions for a chance to win prizes!

Mochi doughnuts, candy and swag- treat yo' self!

CIL Info Session: SwatTank + Funding

Label: November 24th | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Parrish West Parlor

Come learn about what these opportunities involve and how you can participate. Grab lunch without waiting in line and learn what you need to know between classes. 

SwatTank applications are due December 10th. Summer funding applications open in February. 

Entrepreneurship Mentorship Collective

Label: December 1st | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Zoom

Register HERE

Join this casual, virtual gathering of founders, makers, investors, artists, designers, engineers, and curious minds connecting around a shared interest in entrepreneurship. No previous entrepreneurship experience necessary- this is a space to ask questions and hear a range of perspectives from alumni and students.

CIL Info Session: SwatTank Application Help

Label: December 8th | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Parrish West Parlor

Did you just realize SwatTank  applications are due Dec 10th? Interested, but still have questions? We got you! 

Come chat with CIL staff before submitting your SwatTank applications (due December 10th)

Learn More and Apply

Dinnovators - A dinner for student innovators!

Label: December 8th | 5pm-7pm | The Lang Center

You are all invited to December's Dinnovators, a dinner for student innovators! Dinnovators is a partnership with the Center for Innovation and Leadership and the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility. This is a space for student innovators to connect, find collaborators, skill share, and bounce ideas off each other. All are welcome, so bring a friend or make a new one. 

SWATTANK APPLICATIONS DUE

Label: December 10th

APPLY NOW

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Spring 2025 Senior Showcase

Spring 2025 Senior Showcase

McCabe Banquet Spring 2025

McCabe Banquet Spring 2025

2024 Innovation Fellows

2024 Innovation Fellows

Student presents during Dinnovators

Student presents during Dinnovators.

Hackathon Fall 2025

Hackathon Fall 2025

2024 Leadership in Practice

2024 Leadership in Practice series with the Department of Peace and Conflict studies.

Spring 2025 Senior Showcase

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