Shape grand challenges to inspire breakthroughs.

As a member of the Horizons Council, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, co-designing the critical problem statements that drive xFoundry's competitions. Your vision will directly inspire interdisciplinary student teams to generate breakthrough solutions to real-world challenges, influencing the direction of future technologies and societal impact.

Look to the horizon and set the stage for discovery

Every breakthrough starts with a clearly defined problem.

xFoundry's Horizons Council brings together visionary minds to craft the very foundation of our innovation ecosystem. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying strategic challenge areas, ensuring our competitions are not only cutting-edge but also deeply relevant to pressing global needs.

Distill global challenges

Transform complex global issues into clear, solvable problems, making them ripe for innovation.

Align strategic roadmaps

Ensure breakthroughs directly support critical industry and government goals, maximizing real-world impact.

Ignite novel solutions

Your thoughtful design of challenges sparks truly groundbreaking and creative solutions from innovators.

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As a Horizons Council member, you'll work collaboratively to co-design the foundational problem statements and challenge areas for the Horizons Challenge and Xperience Competition. Your expertise will ensure these challenges align with critical NASA and industry roadmaps, creating significant societal value. You'll also actively participate in high-level summits as a panelist, judge, or facilitator.

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Elevate your university's standing, gaining national recognition as a leader in innovation.

  • Directly shape the direction of student innovation in strategic domains.
  • Align competitive challenges with critical NASA/industry roadmaps and sources of societal value.

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Provide your students with an unparalleled competitive edge and invaluable real-world experience.

  • Gain early access to breakthrough technologies and solutions emerging from the xFoundry competitions.

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Gain a seat at the table where the future is being shaped, directly influencing critical technological advancements and policy.

  • Establish your leadership in domains aligned with high-impact industries.
  • Achieve named recognition in challenge materials and press for your contributions.

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Gain a seat at the table where the future is being shaped, directly influencing critical technological advancements and policy.

  • Participate in prestigious summits like NEXPLORE 2040 as a panelist, judge, or working group facilitator.
Define the Challenges

Shape future breakthroughs and advance strategic domains.