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Innovate Challenge Fall 2025
THE LARGEST STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
September, 20-21
North Carolina, United States
Innovate Challenge Fall 2025
THE LARGEST STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
September, 20-21
North Carolina, United States
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Hosted at UNC Chapel Hill University.
Hosted at UNC Chapel Hill University.
Hosted at UNC Chapel Hill University.
Hosted at UNC Chapel Hill University.
Empowering the next generation of changemakers with over $30,000 in prizes
Creativity
Creativity
Creativity
Innovation
Innovation
Innovation
Strategy
Strategy
Strategy
Team Prizes
Tracks to Win
Hours to Create
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
What is an Ideathon
An Ideathon is a fast-paced competition where students form teams, pick a real-world challenge, and come up with a creative solution: all in one weekend. No experience is needed, and you'll have support every step of the way
Teams of up to 4
No coding or startup background required
Network and Build, pitch, and compete for $30,000+ in prizes
Empowering the next generation of changemakers with over $30,000 in prizes
Creativity
Innovation
Strategy
Team Prizes
Tracks to Win
Hours to Create
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
What is an Ideathon
An Ideathon is a fast-paced competition where students form teams, pick a real-world challenge, and come up with a creative solution: all in one weekend. No experience is needed, and you'll have support every step of the way
Teams of up to 4
No coding or startup background required
Network and Build, pitch, and compete for $30,000+ in prizes
Schedule
Schedule And Agenda
Stay informed with this rundown of all events, sessions, and activities from the first day to the last.
Schedule
Schedule And Agenda
Stay informed with this rundown of all events, sessions, and activities from the first day to the last.
Schedule
Schedule And Agenda
Stay informed with this rundown of all events, sessions, and activities from the first day to the last.
Day 01
Sept 20, 2025
Day 02
Sept 21, 2025
7AM-8AM
Registration and Breakfast
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
8AM-9AM
Opening Ceremony
9AM-12PM
Innovate
12PM-1PM
Launch Break with Keynote Speakers
3PM-4PM
PM Refreshments
6PM-8PM
Day 1 Closing
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
01PM-02PM
Light Q&A
Day 01
Sept 20, 2025
Day 02
Sept 21, 2025
7AM-8AM
Registration and Breakfast
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
8AM-9AM
Opening Ceremony
9AM-12PM
Innovate
12PM-1PM
Launch Break with Keynote
Speakers
3PM-4PM
PM Refreshments
6PM-8PM
Day 1 Closing
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
01PM-02PM
Light Q&A
Day 01
Sept 20, 2025
Day 02
Sept 21, 2025
7AM-8AM
Registration and Breakfast
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
8AM-9AM
Opening Ceremony
9AM-12PM
Innovate
12PM-1PM
Launch Break with Keynote Speakers
3PM-4PM
PM Refreshments
6PM-8PM
Day 1 Closing
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
01PM-02PM
Light Q&A
Day 01
Sept 20, 2025
Day 02
Sept 21, 2025
7AM-8AM
Registration and Breakfast
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
8AM-9AM
Opening Ceremony
9AM-12PM
Innovate
12PM-1PM
Launch Break with Keynote Speakers
3PM-4PM
PM Refreshments
6PM-8PM
Day 1 Closing
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
8AM-10AM
Registration
Our team will be available to assist you with any questions and ensure you are ready for the exciting days ahead. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the first day of the conference.
10AM-11AM
Introduction of Educon
11AM-12PM
Talks from Jeremy Alton
12PM-01PM
Launch Break
01PM-02PM
Light Q&A
5+
Scopes and Topic
choose which track your team participates in
10+
Scopes and Topic
The largest science conference
5+
Scopes and Topic
choose which track your team participates in
10+
Scopes and Topic
The largest science conference
5+
Scopes and Topic
choose which track your team participates in
10+
Scopes and Topic
The largest science conference
5+
Scopes and Topic
choose which track your team participates in
10+
Scopes and Topic
The largest science conference
Software & Engineering
This challenge encourages students to tackle real-world problems through innovation in coding, design, and emerging technologies. Participants will explore solutions that merge creativity with technical skill.
Software & Engineering
This challenge encourages students to tackle real-world problems through innovation in coding, design, and emerging technologies. Participants will explore solutions that merge creativity with technical skill.
Environmental
Students will design sustainable solutions addressing climate change, conservation, and eco-conscious innovation. Projects can range from green tech to policy-driven impact.
Medicine
This track focuses on health innovation, from medical devices to biotech and mental health solutions. Students are invited to explore how innovation can transform patient care and accessibility.
Medicine
This track focuses on health innovation, from medical devices to biotech and mental health solutions. Students are invited to explore how innovation can transform patient care and accessibility.
Software & Engineering
This challenge encourages students to tackle real-world problems through innovation in coding, design, and emerging technologies. Participants will explore solutions that merge creativity with technical skill.
Environmental
Students will design sustainable solutions addressing climate change, conservation, and eco-conscious innovation. Projects can range from green tech to policy-driven impact.
Medicine
This track focuses on health innovation. Students are invited to explore how innovation can transform patient care, accessibility, and much more.
Software & Engineering
This challenge encourages students to tackle real-world problems through innovation in coding, design, and emerging technologies. Participants will explore solutions that merge creativity with technical skill.
Environmental
Students will design sustainable solutions addressing climate change, conservation, and eco-conscious innovation. Projects can range from green tech to policy-driven impact.
Medicine
This track focuses on health innovation, from medical devices to biotech and mental health solutions. Students are invited to explore how innovation can transform patient care and accessibility.
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how it works
how it works
How Innovate challenge works
How Innovate challenge works
how it works
How Innovate challenge works
Innovate Challenge gives you the time, mentors, and real-world problems you need to build a business solution and compete for $35,000 in prizes. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or ready to pitch, this is where bold thinking begins.
Innovate Challenge gives you the time, mentors, and real-world problems you need to build a business solution and compete for $35,000 in prizes. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or ready to pitch, this is where bold thinking begins.
Innovate Challenge gives you the time, mentors, and real-world problems you need to build a business solution and compete for $35,000 in prizes. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or ready to pitch, this is where bold thinking begins.
Register
Register
Register
Sign up individually or with a team of up to four students. During registration, select a challenge track—like sustainability, health, fintech, education, or emerging tech. We’ll assign your team a real-world problem to solve within that category.
Sign up individually or with a team of up to four students. During registration, select a challenge track—like sustainability, health, fintech, education, or emerging tech. We’ll assign your team a real-world problem to solve within that category.
Sign up individually or with a team of up to four students. During registration, select a challenge track—like sustainability, health, fintech, education, or emerging tech. We’ll assign your team a real-world problem to solve within that category.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Networking opportunities
Networking opportunities
Networking opportunities
Ideate
Ideate
Ideate
Throughout this ideathon, your team will research your assigned problem, brainstorm ideas, and develop a viable solution. With support from experienced mentors and startup resources, you’ll design a business model or prototype and prepare a professional pitch.
Throughout this ideathon, your team will research your assigned problem, brainstorm ideas, and develop a viable solution. With support from experienced mentors and startup resources, you’ll design a business model or prototype and prepare a professional pitch.
Throughout this ideathon, your team will research your assigned problem, brainstorm ideas, and develop a viable solution. With support from experienced mentors and startup resources, you’ll design a business model or prototype and prepare a professional pitch.
24 Hour Ideathon
24 Hour Ideathon
24 Hour Ideathon
Refreshments Included
Refreshments Included
Refreshments Included
Pitch
Pitch
Pitch
Take the stage and pitch your solution to a panel of expert judges. Top teams will earn a share of the $30,000 prize pool and receive valuable feedback, exposure, and opportunities to continue growing their ideas beyond the event.
Take the stage and pitch your solution to a panel of expert judges. Top teams will earn a share of the $30,000 prize pool and receive valuable feedback, exposure, and opportunities to continue growing their ideas beyond the event.
Take the stage and pitch your solution to a panel of expert judges. Top teams will earn a share of the $30,000 prize pool and receive valuable feedback, exposure, and opportunities to continue growing their ideas beyond the event.
$30,000 in Prizes
$30,000 in Prizes
$30,000 in Prizes
Grand and Track Awards
Grand and Track Awards
Grand and Track Awards
Frequently
Asked Questions
FAQs
1. Do I need a business idea to participate?
Nope! You’ll receive a curated real-world problem based on the challenge track you select during registration. Your job is to develop a creative and impactful solution with your team during the event.
1. Do I need a business idea to participate?
Nope! You’ll receive a curated real-world problem based on the challenge track you select during registration. Your job is to develop a creative and impactful solution with your team during the event.
1. Do I need a business idea to participate?
Nope! You’ll receive a curated real-world problem based on the challenge track you select during registration. Your job is to develop a creative and impactful solution with your team during the event.
1. Do I need a business idea to participate?
Nope! You’ll receive a curated real-world problem based on the challenge track you select during registration. Your job is to develop a creative and impactful solution with your team during the event.
2. Can I sign up without a team?
2. Can I sign up without a team?
2. Can I sign up without a team?
2. Can I sign up without a team?
3. How much experience do I need to join?
3. How much experience do I need to join?
3. How much experience do I need to join?
4. What can I expect to gain from this experience?
4. What can I expect to gain from this experience?
4. What can I expect to gain from this experience?
Contact us
Join the largest NC entrepreneurship challenge today
Contact us
Join the largest NC entrepreneurship challenge today
Contact Us at info@innovatechallenge.org.
Contact Us at info@innovatechallenge.org.
Contact Us at info@innovatechallenge.org.
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