Conrad Challenge
The Conrad Challenge
Overview of The Conrad Challenge
The Conrad Challenge is a competition that takes students through the process of innovation and entrepreneurship. Teams of 2-5 students and a coach develop innovative solutions to global challenges. The challenge involves several stages, including brainstorming ideas, developing a business model using a Lean Canvas, creating an Innovation Brief and video, building a website, and finally pitching their innovation at the annual Innovation Summit.
📍Location
Hybrid, Houston, TX, Worldwide🌎
💸 Costs & Aid
- 499 USD
- Entry fee for the Innovation Stage. Discounts are offered to teams who have financial constraints.
- Discounts are offered to teams who have financial constraints. Please email info@conradchallenge.org.
Eligibility Requirements
📋 General Requirements
Teams must consist of 2-5 students and a coach over the age of 18. Participants and their legal guardians must review the Student Guide, Rules & Regulations, and Terms & Conditions.
👥 Age Requirements
13-18
🌍 Eligible Countries
Worldwide
Application Process
The application process involves several stages: forming a team and recruiting a coach, registering the team through the Conrad Portal, completing the Lean Canvas stage, and submitting the Innovation Brief, Innovation Video, and team website for the Innovation Stage. Finalist teams are invited to the Power Pitch Stage at the Innovation Summit.
📅 The program consists of multiple stages spread throughout the academic year, culminating in the Innovation Summit in the spring.
Duration
Approximately one academic year