eligibility requirements
FRESH IDEAS ONLY
To ensure all submissions are new innovations, please review the following eligibility rules. The core requirement is that your project must not have been previously submitted as part of academic coursework.
For Student Applicants
Your product or minimum viable product (MVP) that is the subject of your submission cannot have been previously presented in any college/university class, course project, or academic assignment during your current or recent enrollment. By submitting an application, you confirm that your submission has NOT been presented in an academic setting as described above. Our team will inform you of your application status within a week of receipt.
For College/University Faculty, Staff, or Employee Applicants
If you are a college/university faculty, staff, or employee applicant, and the student or student team you are applying on behalf of has previously presented the product or minimum viable product (MVP) that is the subject of your submission in any college/university class, course project, or academic assignment during the student or student team’s current or recent enrollment, you are NOT eligible for this challenge. By submitting an application, you confirm that your submission has not been presented in an academic setting as described above.