DifferenceMakerTM $50K Idea Challenge Online Registration

Event DateTimeEvent / DeadlineLocation / Instructions
Dec. 1, 2024$50K Idea Challenge Application OpensIdea Challenge online Application
Feb. 3, 20255-6:30 p.m.2025 $50K Idea Challenge Kick-off and Idea HackSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
Kick-off Event online Registration
Feb. 12, 20255 p.m.$50K Idea Challenge Application ClosesIdea Challenge online Application
Feb. 6, 20255-7 p.m.Workshop 1: Identifying ProblemsSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
Feb. 19, 20255-7 p.m.Workshop 2: Assessing Opportunities and Value PropositionAlumni Hall Lounge, North Campus
Feb. 25, 20255-7 p.m.Workshop 3: Developing Business Models and SolutionsSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
Feb. 28, 20255 p.m.Idea Plan DuePlease log into the Manage your TeamMaker page and click on the "Start Idea Plan" link for your project.
March 7, 2025Semi-Finalists Announced via Email and Social Media
March 20, 20255-7 p.m.Workshop 4: Delivering your Rocket PitchAlumni Hall Lounge, North Campus
March 24-28, 2025Rocket Pitch CoachingTo schedule a meeting, please email: DifferenceMaker@uml.edu
March 27, 20255 p.m.Revised Idea Plan DueIdea Plan Due: Submit Idea Plan online
Rocket Pitch PPT Presentation Due
Poster Due
Rocket Pitch PPT Presentation and Poster Due. Email to: DifferenceMaker@uml.edu
April 2, 202512:30-6 p.m. (for students)Preliminary Pitch-OffO'Leary Library, Mezzanine, South Campus
5-6 p.m. (open to the public)
Registration for the Preliminary Pitch-off
April 16, 20255-8:30 p.m.$50K Idea ChallengeUniversity Crossing, Moloney Hall, Room 260
Registration For the $50K Idea Challenge