River City Rumble — Combat Robots Come to Jeffersonville!

Bolts will fly. Sparks will rain. Robots will absolutely wreck each other — and you've got a front-row seat.

On Saturday, August 1st, Maker 13 is throwing open its doors for a full day of combat robot mayhem. Builders from across the region are bringing their meanest, fastest, spinniest creations to do battle in an 8-foot arena, and only the toughest bots will roll away with the trophy. (Spoiler: not all of them will roll away in one piece.)

Never seen combat robots before? You're in for a treat. Picture remote-controlled machines armed with spinning blades, flippers, and hammers, going head-to-head in fast, loud, jaw-dropping fights. Some matches are over in seconds. Some go the distance. All of them are a blast to watch. Three weight classes will be slugging it out all day, from tiny one-pound "antweights" to the three-pound "beetleweight" heavy hitters.

THE DETAILS

When: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Doors open to spectators: 10:00 AM — fights start right away!
The big finish: Single-elimination bracket kicks off at 5:00 PM, when the competition really heats up
Where: Maker 13, 629 Michigan Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Admission: FREE — bring the whole family!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Ringside spectator area plus TVs so you won't miss a single hit. Come watch the action up close, cheer on your favorite bots, and see who survives to the end.

Can't make it in person? We'll be attempting to live stream the event — check back here for a link.

Follow Maker 13 on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and the final stream link.

See you in the pits!

Our Angel Investor Network workshop continue with Patrick Henshaw from Render Capital sharing about different exit strategies and alternatives for equity as an investor. Join us at Maker13 (629 Michigan Ave. Jeffersonville, IN) or virtually as part of our 2024 Community Collaboration Fund initiative.

Sign up here: https://lu.ma/502317rm

Our Angel Investor Network workshop continue with Patrick Henshaw from Render Capital sharing about advanced cap tables through an interactive workshop. Join us at Maker13 (629 Michigan Ave. Jeffersonville, IN) or virtually as part of our 2024 Community Collaboration Fund initiative.

Sign up here: https://lu.ma/qnqst724

Our Angel Investor Network workshop continue with Patrick Henshaw from Render Capital sharing about business valuations. Join us at Maker13 (629 Michigan Ave. Jeffersonville, IN) or virtually as part of our 2024 Community Collaboration Fund initiative.

Sign up here: https://lu.ma/hy1sk007

Presented by The STARTed Up Foundation, join Maker13 in welcoming the largest high school pitch competition in the nation with Innovate WithIN. We will hear from the top 10 business pitches in Region 6 as they compete for the first place in the regional semi-finals and a chance to present at the state finals in June 2025.

We are thrilled to have Meta and their Jeffersonville Data Center join us as the presenting sponsor for this once-a-year community event that supports student education and entrepreneurial experience.

Please reach out to Kyleigh Hublar at kyleigh.hublar@maker13.com if you are interested in opportunities for involvement with this event.

Register and learn more here: https://www.startedupfoundation.org/region-6

Prepare for the Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition or get some extra practice with expert guidance, live pitch practice, and real-time feedback!

This event is designed for high school students, but this is free and open to the public for pitching and observing.

The event will take place on April 1st, 2025 from 5:30-7pm at Novaparke Innovation and Technology Campus located at 111 Innovation Parkway, Georgetown, IN.

🔹 5:30 PM – Pitch Deck Presentation
Dr. Aycan Kara, Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship from IU Southeast, will break down the essentials of an effective pitch deck—what investors and judges look for, how to structure your story, and key design tips to make your idea stand out.

🔹 6:00 PM – Keynote & Practice Pitches
Seth Lieber from Go SoIN Tourism will share insights on how to pitch with confidence, stage presence, and audience engagement. Students will then have the chance to practice their pitches live and receive real-time feedback to fine-tune their delivery.

Please register for free using the link provided: https://www.therootworkspace.com/events/innovation-pitch-workshop

Continue the Angel Investor Education with Render Capital’s Patrick Henshaw as he shared how to perform your due diligence with the investment journey. Join us at Maker13 (629 Michigan Ave. Jeffersonville, IN) or virtually as part of our 2024 Community Collaboration Fund initiative.

Sign up here: https://lu.ma/qlv2jl41

As the education continues, Render’s own Patrick Henshaw will lead incoming and continuing angel investors through the ways angel returns drive portfolio strategy. Join us at Maker13 (629 Michigan Ave. Jeffersonville, IN) or virtually as part of our 2024 Community Collaboration Fund initiative.

Sign up here: https://lu.ma/ye7anse5

As part of the Community Collaboration Fund for the second year, we are proud to partner with Render Capital Louisville as the engage the community to educate and build the angel investor network. Join us at Maker13 (629 Michigan Ave., Jeffersonville, IN) to learn with Patrick Henshaw, Managing Director of Render Capital, at 5:30pm to learn more about how angels can understand and mitigate risk with their investments.

Our shop is proud to host the Pinewood Derby workshop for local Scouts to learn, create, and test their Derby Cars!