Calling all innovators!
Have you got a passion for sustainability? Got what it takes to tackle major global problems? Want to learn how to use top-of-the-line AI tools to fuel innovation?
We want you for the Tri-Continental Innovation Challenge!
Join us on January 31st 3:00pm - 7:00pm for the opportunity to win cash prizes from a total $10,000 prize pot and the chance to work with AI experts to help leverage AI tools for quick ideation and research! RSVP here.
The Tri-Continental Innovation Challenge is a joint venture between the University of Notre Dame, University College Dublin, and Strathmore University. The initiative aims to enrich student engagement with sustainability and foster global collaboration to address major issues facing our planet.
The IDEA Center is seeking students with a passion for problem solving to participate in an Hackathon to select two teams that will represent Notre Dame in the Grand Final of the competition on the 20th and 21st of March 2025. Winning teams will secure a $1000 cash prize and advance to the Grand Final to compete at the international level in an exciting weekend of collaboration and creativity!
No idea? No problem! Come ready with an open mind and ready to get your creative juices flowing. Participants will be guided through Idea Creation using AI tools under the leadership of AI experts.
When: January 31st, 3:00pm - 7:00pm @ Innovation Park Room 109
Theme: This year's theme is food. Inspired by Sustainable Development Goal #2, the goal to “end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture,” students are asked to innovate one or more steps of the sustainable food cycle.
Prizes: Prize fund of $5000 guaranteed to be distributed on the 31st, with $1000 for each of our two winning teams and the opportunity to represent Notre Dame on the international stage!
Food and refreshments will be provided for all participants!
Please RSVP prior to the event using this form if you plan to join us on the 31st of January.
For any questions, contact Sadbh at sboylan@nd.edu.
We hope to see you there!