The Illinois Tech Innovation Challenge allows high school and college students to develop entrepreneurial solutions to real-world problems. Winners receive cash prizes, scholarships, and entrepreneurial resources.
STEM | Technology
Illinois Tech Innovation Challenge
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 100
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: In-Person
- Competition Format: Presentation, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
Students participate in multiple tracks: High School, Illinois Tech, and Chicagoland Universities. Teams create innovative solutions and pitch them to a panel of judges.
Open to high school, college, and university students
$10,000 for 1st place, $5,000 for 2nd, $3,000 for 3rd; certificates and recognition
Students participate in multiple tracks: High School, Illinois Tech, and Chicagoland Universities. Teams create innovative solutions and pitch them to a panel of judges.
1. Register and submit an idea. 2. Progress through rounds of development. 3. Finalists present to a panel of judges for the final round.
Research tools, project materials, presentation tools
Based on creativity, feasibility, social impact, and business potential.
