The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge (LGIC) is a virtual pitch competition connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students participate individually or in teams of 2–4, progressing from Regional Qualifiers to live online Global Finals.
Registration for the 2026 edition is officially closed, and the homepage publishes its winners. The dated guide sets August 4, 2026 as the individual registration cutoff; the FAQ separately gives August 5 at 23:59 GMT for team leaders to submit the team form. The guide lists August 18 Regional submissions, August 30 Live Global Finals and September 3 winners. These milestones are historical; a next-cycle schedule is not announced.
Published 2026 fees were USD 20 per person or USD 15 early bird, and every team member registered and paid individually. The rules include grade 9 students under 13 and recent high-school graduates taking a gap year without university credits. The FAQ lists USD 1,000 for first place, USD 750 for second and USD 500 for third; the homepage advertises up to USD 2,500 in cash prizes without the same breakdown. Future-cycle fees, eligibility and prizes are not confirmed.
Checked November 4, 2026 using the official homepage, dated information guide, FAQ and timeline and guidelines. The homepage extends early-bird registration to June 5, while the guide and FAQ retain May 31; that discrepancy does not establish any new registration window.