DifferenceMakerTM $50K Idea Challenge Online Registration

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DateTimeEvent / DeadlineLocation / Instructions
Dec. 1, 2022$50K Idea Challenge Application OpensIdea Challenge online Application
Jan. 24, 20235:30-7:30 p.m.2023 $50K Idea Challenge Kick-off and Idea HackSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
Kick-off Event online Registration
Feb. 135 p.m.$50K Idea Challenge Application ClosesIdea Challenge online Application
Feb. 225:30-7:30 p.m.Workshop 1: Identifying ProblemsSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
Feb. 275:30-7:30 p.m.Workshop 2: Assessing Opportunities and Value PropositionSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
March 15:30-7:30 p.m.Workshop 3: Developing Business Models and SolutionsSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
March 35 p.m.Idea Plan DuePlease log into the Manage your TeamMaker page and click on the "Start Idea Plan" link for your project.
March 14Semi-Finalists Announced via Email and Social Media
March 165:30-7:30 p.m.Workshop 4: Delivering your Rocket PitchSaab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center, Perry Atrium, North Campus
March 20-24Rocket Pitch CoachingTo schedule a meeting, please email: DifferenceMaker@uml.edu
March 275 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 412:30-6 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 135:30-8:30 p.m.$50K Idea ChallengeUniversity Crossing, Moloney Hall, Room 260
Registration For the $50K Idea Challenge