Challenge Details

Watch the kickoff webinar (NYU sign-in requried)

• October 22 - 12pm : Launch event
• January 29: Submit abstract. Link to be available on 1/19 on the main challenge page 
• February 5:  Six finalists will be announced
• March 2: Finalist submissions due
• March 4: Live pitch event to judging panel and award announced

• At least 2 faculty members must make up each team — one from Rusk and one from Tandon
• Additional student team members are allowed 
• Above graduate level participation 

Abstract submission and judging criteria 

• Up to 500 words abstract. Must at least answer the following:
  • Outline of the specific problem being solved
  • Solution to the problem
  • Novelty of the approach
  • Impact of the invention at scale
  • Support the team needs to bring the product or service to market

Finalist submission and judging criteria

• 2 page executive summary refined after market validation including the abstract submission criteria along with:
  • Market and market size for the product or service
• Signed LOIs, partnership agreements or email confirmation or an intention to sign such an agreement with a potential partner, client, or similar

Two $10,000 grants 

Each winning team will also receive:

• No cost company formation costs from Orrick LLP
• Hosting from AWS, Google Cloud, and others available at no cost
• Student intern stipend for Spring semester
• Access to NYC startup and mentor ecosystem
• Additional support from Future Labs