2026–27 Innovation Challenge · Qualifying Round
The competition gets real. Teams present their ideas to a panel of judges — and the top half advance toward the Finals. Come to pitch, or come to cheer.
Present your business idea to a panel of experienced judges and mentors. You'll have five minutes to make your case, followed by a live Q&A — and the scores from tonight help decide who moves on.
Not competing? Come anyway. The energy is contagious, and it's the best way to see what this year's founders are building.
Each team makes its case to the judges.
Judges question every team in real time.
Constructive notes from experienced mentors.
Tonight's scores shape the road to Finals.
