There are four InnovateAthon stages (along with a before-starting prequel and an after-finish sequel) ...
Prequel: 0] Introductions ... team formation, review InnovateAthon concepts and goals
1] Identify ... what issues, problems, opportunities will be addressed? What is the current status? What is the primary focus for this Innovate-A-thon?
2] Ideate ... generate lots of ideas triggered by the issue in focus.
3] Improve ... which ideas have good potential? How can these ideas be improved and refined?
4] Implement ... which concept has the best potential to effectively address the issue in focus? How can this concept best be implemented? What impact does it have?
Sequel: 5] Iterate ... inspect, investigate, increase!