Resources unlocked.
Innovation amplified.

Comprehensive support designed for the future.

The Resource MatriX offers a comprehensive suite of tools, resources, project management solutions, and mentorship designed to support student teams throughout the Xperience competition and beyond.

By combining hands-on experience with the latest technology and personalized mentorship, the Resource MatriX equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed not only in the competition but in their future careers. It's more than just a set of resources—it's a platform that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation, helping students reach their full potential.

Xperiment Program

Academic program

A 9-credit, 3-course sequence designed specifically for the Xperience competition. The curriculum is tailored to competition milestones and provides exclusive access to resources and mentorship, enhancing students' ability to succeed in the competition.

Xperiment course credits may also count as upper level electives for some degree programs like Computer Science, Information Science, etc.

Xtrapreneurs

Student organization

A student organization focused on solving real-world challenges. Members work on bounties tied to the Xperience competition and other xFoundry initiatives, earning cash prizes for their contributions.

Xpress Studio

Marketing & Creative services

A student-run creative studio that provides marketing and digital content solutions. Xpress helps elevate the quality of communication and marketing for competition teams.

Xperts

Mentor & CXO Network

A network of industry leaders and experienced professionals offering personalized mentorship and guidance. Xperts provide specialized support in areas such as product development, business strategy, and investor relations.

Their expertise helps students refine their ventures and navigate real-world challenges. This network is crucial for gaining insights that bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Xpand

projects & partnerships

A series of university-specific projects and partnerships that encourage multidisciplinary collaboration. Xpand aims to break down academic silos to solve grand challenges.

CognoXent

Suite of AI Tools

An AI-powered knowledge platform designed to enhance research and collaboration by leveraging private Large Language Models (LLMs) trained on university data.

ConneXions

digital community platform

A digital platform that fosters collaboration and tracks progress for students, mentors, and partners. It connects Xperience teams, Xperts, and Xtrapreneurs, providing a space for feedback, milestone submissions, and networking.

ConneXions creates a dynamic community for collaboration and innovation. It centralizes communication and resources, ensuring all members stay connected and informed.

Xponential

investment fund

An investment fund that supports winning Xperience competition teams with up to $2M in funding to help launch their projects into successful startups.

xFoundry is an amazing way to get resources, get the skills you need, get networking opportunities. It's an incredible experience. And, at the end of the day, you're still putting efforts toward a global change.
Fiona Persaud '25
B.S. Social Data Science & Psychology
College of Information - University of Maryland, College Park
I believe that the IDEA Factory, coupled with the xFoundry strategy and vision, will enable a group of students and others to truly find a translatable solution that really is going to work.
Kimberly Griffin, Ph.D.
Dean
College of Education - University of Maryland, College Park
xFoundry is really a wonderful opportunity for students to get involved and to feel that they actually can do something about the gun violence epidemic in our country.
Susan Rivera, Ph.D.
Dean
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences - University of Maryland, College Park
xFoundry provides a clear path and concrete example of how degrees in communication, philosophy, or the classics can translate to working on a team that addresses real-world problems.
Stephanie Shonekan, Ph.D.
Dean
College of Arts and Humanities - University of Maryland, College Park