Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance, and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus. Innovation Challenge will help bring $225,000 in funding to be awarded during the 2022-23 academic year across the University of Iowa campus.

The DEADLINE to apply is MARCH 27 for the second phase of the competition that will be held April 10-11 and will award up to $150,000 in prizes. Applications are now being accepted. The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center awarded $75,000 in prizes in the fall during the first phase of the competition. 

An in-person information workshop will be held Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. To sign up, contact jan-finlayson@uiowa.edu. Please inquire about additional coaching as needed. The workshop and coaching sessions will be held at PBB W207.

THIS COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL UNIVERSITY OF IOWA:

• Faculty
• Staff
• Graduate Students
• Undergraduate Students
• Incubator Startups
• University of Iowa Program or Academic Alumni

SPRING COMPETITION DETAILS

Phase 2 Business Model Competition

• Spring 2023
• Up to $150,000 in prizes
• Now accepting applications
• Deadline to apply: March 27
• Competition held April 10-11
• A limited number of applicants will be accepted - apply today!

For more information:

https://iowajpec.org/events-and-competitions/innovation-challenge-spring-2023

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Jan Finlayson in advance at 319-384-3262.