The Environmental Innovation Challenge is an exciting extracurricular competition that gives students the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to big problems the world faces today related to the environment. The competition is open to undergrads and grad students at accredited colleges and universities across the Cascadia Corridor – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia, as well as Alaska.
Top Teams participate in the Environmental Innovation Challenge Final Round on April 3, 2025, where they will pitch their ideas, demo their prototypes, and respond to judge questions.
For more information visit the website at eic.washington.edu.
Why Should Students Participate?
- What does it take to bring a new idea to the world? You will find out.
- Prototype funding is available for demonstration models.
- Receive feedback from top-level professionals from the community.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team.
- Prepare yourself for an impact career.
- Win prizes up to $15,000 or more.
What is needed to enter the Environmental Innovation Challenge?
OPTIONAL
Prototype Funding Application (Please go here and look under “Prototype Funding” for more information).
ALL ENTRANTS
1. Register your team and teammates. Current student teammates’ contact information will be used to invite Team Members to complete their Profiles for the application. PLEASE NOTE: TEAM MEMBER PROFILES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE APPLICATION CAN BE SUBMITTED! We recommend notifying your team members of this requirement and encouraging them to submit their profile well before the deadline.
2. 5-7 page Business Summary (ENTRY DEADLINE Monday, Feb 10, 2025 @ noon) NOTE: the 5-7 page business summary has 7 sections, including the Climate Impact section. View the submission checklist for all sections.
Eligibility Questions? Contact Lauren Brohawn at brohal@uw.edu
