The Millard Chan ’99 Technology Challenge is part of Startup Columbia, a series of campus-wide startup competitions offering non-dilutive cash prizes to the winning teams. The  track invites entries for business models based on a solid foundation of applied, solution-focused, technological innovation. Submissions for this track focus on product development, innovative design, and “builder” technologies including data analytics, biomedical solutions, software, or hardware. As always, cross-disciplinary teams are strongly encouraged. The challenge is open to all Columbia University students and recent alumni (five years or less from their most recent degree). Teams must have one Columbia Engineering founder member (recent alumni or student). Teams may only enter one challenge per year. 

Technology track awards sponsored by Millard Chan ’99

First place: $25,000

Second place: $15,000

Third place: $10,000

The Engineering for Humanity award is given to entrepreneurs that demonstrate a passion for creating impact through their business sponsored by Columbia Engineering

 Prize pool of $10,000

Deadlines

Round 1 on February 3 – applicants will receive a decision February 23 – March 2
Round 2 on March 12 
Round 3 on April 16