Competition
Innovation Challenge Fall 2026
Open
The Innovation Challenge is a University of Iowa competition offering a share of $175,000 in total funding across two phases for campus faculty, staff, students, and incubator startups. The Fall 2026 phase features an elevator pitch competition along with preparatory coaching and innovation training.
Key facts
- Organiser
- University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
- Deadline
- October 30, 2026
- Amount
- $175,000 · Prize
- Equity
- Not stated
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- United States
- Sectors
- Any sector
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Iowa City, United States
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.