Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge
Objective
Innovative and entrepreneurial students are our best hope for solving some of the world’s most pressing environmental problems. The Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge at the University of Washington taps into the passion, smarts, and motivation that university students have for solving environmental/cleantech problems.
Description
The Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge is an exciting extracurricular competition that gives students the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to big problems the world faces today related to the environment. The competition is open to undergrads and grad students at accredited colleges and universities across the Cascadia Corridor – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia, as well as Alaska.
From the Screening Round, typically 21 teams are selected and invited to compete in the live Final Round held on Thursday, April 3.
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE?
What does it take to bring a new idea to the world? You will find out.
Prototype funding is available for demonstration models.
Top-level professionals from the community will mentor you.
Work with an interdisciplinary team.
Prepare yourself for an impact career.
Win prizes up to $15,000 or more.
WHAT IS NEEDED TO ENTER THE ALASKA AIRLINES ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE?
OPTIONAL
Prototype Funding Application.
ALL ENTRANTS
Register your team and teammates
5-7 page Business Summary (ENTRY DEADLINE Monday, February 10, 2025
by 12:00 noon) NOTE: the 5-7 page business summary has 7 sections, including the Climate Impact section.
TOP TEAMS SELECTED FOR FINAL ROUND
Virtual Resource Night for Finalist Teams | Thursday, February 27 (evening)
Attendance at this virtual event is mandatory for all teams going to the finals on April 3.
Virtual Pitch Clinic for Finalist Teams | Thursday, March 13
Attendance at this virtual event is mandatory for all teams going to the finals on April 3.
1-Page Business Summary Due for Finalist Teams | Thursday, April 3
Summaries are sent to every judge before the day of the Final Round so they can decide which teams to visit.
ALASKA AIRLINES ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE | Thursday, April 3
Teams deliver live pitches and interact with judges at this tradeshow-style event followed by a networking reception and awards ceremony to announce the winners.
April 03, 2025
February 10, 2025
Private
Entrepreneurship
innovation
University of Washington - Foster Business School
$15,000 Grand Prize
$10,000 Second Place Prize
$5,000 Third Place Prize