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You don't need to have an idea, we'll give one to you. Each year, we present new, real-world problems that need solving. You choose the one that matches your passion, energy, and talent.
Your mission? Build your team and work together to solve one.
Brainstorm, prototype, and refine your solution directly addressing the grand challenge. Throughout this immersive, multidisciplinary journey, you'll have unparalleled access to the Resource MatriX – your toolkit for expert mentorship, AI tools, and more.
Develop a software-based active shooter threat assessment and response system.
Watch the recap of the sales pitch milestone, where teams present their ideas, solutions, and prototypes to industry professionals. This video highlights the creativity, dedication, and collaboration that go into each project.
Explore the current competitions we're running and choose the one that ignites your passion to make a real difference.
Current competitions →To truly disrupt and innovate, you'll need a multidisciplinary team. Tackle grand challenges and launch your venture by meeting other bold solutionists at our MiXers and building your dream team.
Upcoming MiXers →Brainstorm, prototype, and refine your s idea directly addressing the grand challenge. Throughout this immersive, cross-disciplinary journey, you'll have unparalleled access to the Resource MatriX – your toolkit for expert mentorship, AI tools, and more.
Resource MatriX →The journey culminates in a high-stakes pitch event where your boldest ideas get real funding. Present your groundbreaking solution to a panel of judges, competing to launch your venture with substantial investment: $250K – $2M.
Win or lose, you've gained invaluable real-world experience and forged the mindset of a founder. For winning teams, this means launching a new venture with significant funding and executive support. For every participant, it's a launchpad for an impactful career, equipped with the skills to disrupt and lead in any field.
Student team competitions and multidisciplinary collaboration offer far more than academic enrichment—they create pathways to real-world success.
By engaging in these experiences, students benefit from dramatically increased shared learning, stronger job prospects, and accelerated career advancement.
Forge yourself into a bold solutionist.
