Fall 2017 Schurz Innovation Challenge at Purdue
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
12:00 am
Fall 2017 Schurz Innovation Challenge at Purdue
Application link on website and below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeynwrybUFoaK96JgwXKrLa3vS7hAoZVDTNWQS68KbpeK0YVA/viewform
The Purdue Foundry is hosting the eighth Schurz Communications Innovation Challenge at Purdue University
The challenge is a chance for Purdue University students to test their creativity and skills in the area of online and mobile media technology.
2017 Important Dates:
Deadline to enter: November 22
Event: December 7
Teams are encouraged to meet with competition mentor (contact the foundry at foundry@prf.org)
Who should participate?
Any Purdue student, or team that includes a Purdue student, who would like to:
- Work in online media technology
- Has an innovative idea in the area of media technology
- Would like to work on developing and creating a prototype for their idea with the guidance of an experienced mentor
- Of course, win prize money
What are the rules and guidelines?
- Any Purdue student, graduate and undergraduate (each person can only be on one team)
- No limit to number of team members
- Teams may seek assistance from Schurz, Purdue Foundry, or any other university or external resource
- Purdue Foundry will provide teams with guidance on a scheduled basis and as needed
- The idea and work must be your own
- You will maintain ownership of your innovation
What are the judging criteria?
- Presentation (ability to ‘sell’ the idea)
- Completeness of the project
- Coolness factor
- Working software/prototype
- Documented data analysis, discovery or method
- Membership concept with documented customer validation
Cash Prizes
- 1st Place - $5,000
- 2nd Place - $3,500
- 3rd Place - $1,500
- Crowd Favorite - $500 (voted for by the crowd)
The Purdue Foundry Link:
http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/bdmce/competitions/schurz-innovation-challenge.php
Schurz link:
https://www.schurz.com/
Registration required: Register to attend