Innovation Depot

06/01/2026

Want to go to Sloss Tech? 👀

We’re giving away 5 tickets on Instagram, and entries are officially open.

Head over to on Instagram to enter for your chance to win and join us for one of Birmingham’s biggest tech events of the year.

Giveaway runs June 1–June 15. Winners will be contacted through only.

See you on Instagram. ⚡

05/31/2026

Something big is on the way… 👀

Keep your eyes on our Instagram (). You’re going to want in on this.

05/21/2026

Voltage is about creating a starting point for people who have the ambition to build something bigger, but may not yet know where to begin.

Over the past five weeks, this cohort tested ideas, talked to customers, refined messaging, challenged assumptions, and learned what it actually takes to move from “an idea” to the early foundations of a company.

That’s why Voltage exists.

Not to create polished pitches overnight, but to help more people take the first real step into entrepreneurship with structure, accountability, community, and momentum around them.

Every founder who takes that step helps strengthen the future of Birmingham’s startup ecosystem.

This week, 20 founders took the stage to share what they’ve been building through Voltage 12. We’re so proud of this group and excited to see what continues long after graduation night.

05/01/2026

We’re always thrilled to welcome companies into our event space, and HData is a perfect example of what makes The Depot special. They started right here in Birmingham, and even as a fully remote team, they still come back once a year to gather, connect, and bring the whole company together in person.

This year, team members traveled from across the country (and as far away as Scotland) to meet up at The Depot.

Because even global companies need a central place to call home. We’re proud to be that place for founders, teams, and companies building something big from Birmingham.

Welcome back, HData! 👏

04/22/2026

What a great turnout for our livestream event with Eric Ries at Innovation Depot! We’re so grateful he took the time to speak to our founders, share hard-earned insight, and offer practical advice on building companies that can grow without losing what makes them great in the first place.

A special thank you to Michael Testa of Wunderfan for doing an outstanding job moderating the conversation in person. From thoughtful questions to real-world examples, this was the kind of discussion that leaves founders energized and thinking bigger!

04/16/2026

Founders, this one’s for you.

We’re hosting a live stream with New York Times Bestselling Author, Eric Ries, whose book "The Lean Startup" has helped shape the way modern startups think about innovation, growth, and long-term success. With Michael Testa of Wunderfan moderating in person, this conversation will explore ideas from Eric’s new book, "Incorruptible", and what it really takes to build companies that endure.

This event is open to everyone! RSVP link in bio!

Eric Ries has spent the last two decades reshaping the way founders, leaders, and investors think about building companies that last. As the creator of the Lean Startup method and author of "The Lean Startup", "The Startup Way", and "The Leader’s Guide", his work has influenced how organizations a...

04/09/2026

Voltage Cohort 12 is officially underway ⚡️

We kicked things off last night at Monday Night Brewing with a great group of founders ready to learn, build, and move their ideas forward. We’re excited to have this cohort in the room and can’t wait to see what the next few weeks hold.

Big welcome to Cohort 12.

Meet the crew in our blog post; link in comments!

03/26/2026

This is exactly why we do what we do at Innovation Depot!

We’re here to back founders like Trent Kocurek of Equip; the ones building solutions that create real, human impact.

Through The Network and grant support, we help founders move faster, build smarter, and scale what’s working… so their impact reaches more people.

Proud to be in Trent’s corner. 👏 Learn more about Equip in our most recent blog post. Link in bio.

03/24/2026

It’s a beautiful Spring Break week in Birmingham, and The Depot is still full of people making things happen.

03/19/2026

Curious what Voltage is really like? Hear from Miles Underwood, CEO and Founder of Collective Good Health.

As a former participant, he knows firsthand what this program can do for founders with big ideas and a desire to build. With the deadline approaching fast, now’s the time to apply.