Timeline
Throughout the open submissions period, teachers led teams of students to develop ideas and submit proposed solutions. 10 winning teams received an equal share of the $50,000 prize pool.
Submissions opened
August 5, 2025
Teams worked on their submissions.
Submissions closed
November 19, 2025
Submissions closed on November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. ET
Judging
November 2025
Judges reviewed submissions and assigned scores based on the selection criteria.
Winner announcement
March 23, 2026
10 winning teams received an equal share of the prize pool