Join us November 13th at 4:00pm to hear our finalists pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of esteemed judges. There will be live Q&A from the judges and audience followed by the announcement of the winning ideas. Our viewing audience will also have the opportunity to pick the Crowd Favorite too!

The Innovative Idea Competition encourages the generation of innovative new products, services, and technologies from all 17 schools and colleges within Temple University which can become the foundation for new businesses. This event is powered by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute and the Blackstone Launchpad - and is open to all Temple University students, alumni, faculty, and staff and offers $10,000+ in cash prize packages!

Award Categories:

• Grand Prize
• 1st and 2nd place prizes will be awarded in the Undergraduate track and Upper track (consisting of graduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Temple University)
• Global Innovation Award - presented by the Center for International Business, Education and Research
• Digital Innovation Award - presented by the Digital Innovation Foundry
• 4 Blackstone Launchpad Award Tracks (Social and Climate Impact, Health & Life Science, Consumer Products & Services, General) + National Event Pitch
• Crowd Favorite (selected by the viewing audience)

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The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (IEI) at the Fox School of Business promotes a bold entrepreneurial and daring innovative spirit across Temple University's 17 schools and colleges. Through a combination of inventive classroom education, workshops, conferences, customized mentorships, and events, IEI provides students the skills, resources, and courage to disrupt business as usual.