About the Challenge
The Maine Ideas Challenge, which is open to all students — undergraduate, graduate, and online — provides you with the opportunity to propose transformative solutions to real-world problems.
Innovative solutions can come from any field and at any scale — from a new business idea that changes a market to a social innovation that changes lives. Compete as an individual in Phase 1 for a $250 cash prize and the chance to be grouped as part of an interprofessional team in Phase 2. Teams in Phase 2 compete for a chance to win a share of up to $6,000 in prizes.
Winning teams may progress to higher-level competitions and compete for additional funding.
The Maine Ideas Challenge is jointly sponsored by the P.D. Merrill Charitable Trust and ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s Department of Business.
For more detailed information about the Maine Ideas Challenge, including how to apply, .
Maine Ideas Challenge
Find out from previous Maine Ideas Challenge participants why you should join the Challenge.
Meet Patrick Schena
Pat’s idea — software that monitors body movements in goalies — took second place in the challenge.