idea hackathon (teams of 2–4)
beginner friendly! any major! $500 prize!
join us for a fast, fun idea hackathon where you’ll brainstorm and shape startup concepts inspired by our applied research teams. the focus is on creativity, collaboration, and turning research into real-world impact.
how it works
sign up in teams of 2–4pick a research area + build a startup concept around itprep a short pitch (we’ll keep it beginner-friendly)
pitch + judging
you’ll pitch to a panel of 2–3 judges. ideas will be evaluated on:
innovationfeasibilityimpact
prizes + perks
🏆 winning team prize: DJI Mini 4K Drone🍕 free food provided
who can join
open to students of all majors and experience levels — no prior experience required. if you’re into entrepreneurship, tech, or just want to build something with friends, pull up.
want a head start?
quick intros to the research projects:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EuRGt2g4vcrObO9M8Q3LlFm1_DBi11XY?usp=sharing
