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It's so important for folks like you to step up just like you have and make sure that we make a difference.
Congressman Glenn Ivey, J.D.
Maryland's 4th Congressional District at U.S. House of Representatives
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Gerald Suarez, Ph.D.
Professor of the Practice, Robert H. Smith School of Business at University of Maryland
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What type of challenges does the competition focus on? Â
Each year, xFoundry focuses on one grand challenge targeting global issues. Previous topics include mental health, clean energy, and education transformation. Â
What’s the commitment involved? Â
The competition spans 15 months with key milestones. It’s designed to fit into your academic schedule while delivering unparalleled hands-on experience. Â
The Horizons Challenge will take 5-10 hours of work for your team to produce the submission materials. Practicing and pitching are another matter!
How does funding work for winning teams? Â
Winning teams receive significant investments, ranging from $250K to $2M, to launch their ventures. Teams are also supported with mentoring and tools to scale their solutions.
Do I need to have a business idea to apply? Â
Not at all! We’re looking for creative, driven individuals. Join the program to collaborate on solutions and develop ideas alongside a team.