Innovation Challenge

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Inviting UCLA Students to Solve Real-World Problems
Through Technology

We believe the strongest solutions to complex problems come from a diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds. This initiative brings together UCLA students from all disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate on driving a positive change in society.

Innovation Challenge Prompts

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Structure

This initiative provides ample opportunities for students to learn from industry leaders at major technology companies, meet and collaborate with like-minded students across campus and receive guidance from subject matter experts to propel their venture to the next level.

Innovation Challenge Events

Building a Financial Model - Wed, 10/19/2022

Fundamentals of Team Formation - Wed, 11/2/2022

Pitching to Investors - Wed, 11/9/2022

Biodesign Mixer: Innovation Challenge, 1/10/2023

Social Impact and Sustainability Mixer: Innovation Challenge, 1/17/2023

Issues and Economics in the Healthcare Industry: A Discussion for Entrepreneurs - Tue, 1/24/2023

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Team Testimonials

"Participating in the Innovation Challenge was exactly what our team needed to take our idea to the next level - the feedback from the judges not only helped us fortify our strengths, but also pointed out the critical weaknesses that we needed to address. Since the core of our team is rooted in the David Geffen School of Medicine, this competition has opened up our idea to the expertise and perspectives of the broader intellectual community at UCLA. The connections we have made, as well as the publicity and attention our idea has since garnered, have given us tremendous momentum."

CranioView (1st place winner, 2020 Innovation Challenge – Healthcare)

"The Innovation Challenge is the reason we exist today as a new startup. And it took cross-campus collaboration to make this happen! We are a fully remote team who came together after our CTO, a PhD candidate at the Samueli School of Engineering, posted an abstract about this novel, early- cancer screening technology. That one abstract and this Innovation Challenge opportunity catapulted us to push this unique technology out of academia into commercialization where its real world value can be realized. We've had incredible mentors along the way from Anderson and the Sameuli School of Engineering. Business acumen meets Engineering talent -- that's how UCLA can encourage more cross-campus collaboration, regardless of where you live in the world!"

Nur Labs (2nd place winner, 2020 Innovation Challenge – Healthcare)
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"Our team had identified a critical need in the healthcare system. The Easton Innovation Challenge helped push us to not only come up with a potential concept to address this problem, but also assess the overall context of its impact and develop a roll-out strategy to make it a real world solution."

SigmaSense (3rd place winner, 2020 Innovation Challenge – Healthcare)

Prizes

up to $50k in cash prizes awarded

Students Driving Change

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We believe the strongest solutions to complex problems come from a diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds. This initiative brings together UCLA students from all disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate on driving a positive change in society.

Building a Financial Model - Wed, 10/19/2022

Fundamentals of Team Formation - Wed, 11/2/2022

Pitching to Investors - Wed, 11/9/2022

Biodesign Mixer: Innovation Challenge, 1/10/2023

Social Impact and Sustainability Mixer: Innovation Challenge, 1/17/2023

Issues and Economics in the Healthcare Industry: A Discussion for Entrepreneurs - Tue, 1/24/2023

"Our team had identified a critical need in the healthcare system. The Easton Innovation Challenge helped push us to not only come up with a potential concept to address this problem, but also assess the overall context of its impact and develop a roll-out strategy to make it a real world solution."

Newsroom

UCLA Anderson Innovation Challenge 2022 Is on the Horizon

NEWSROOM

Nur Labs Engineers Early Lung Cancer Detection Platform

Easton Technology Management Center

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We believe the strongest solutions to complex problems come from a diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds. This initiative brings together UCLA students from all disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate on driving a positive change in society.

Building a Financial Model - Wed, 10/19/2022

Fundamentals of Team Formation - Wed, 11/2/2022

Pitching to Investors - Wed, 11/9/2022

Biodesign Mixer: Innovation Challenge, 1/10/2023

Social Impact and Sustainability Mixer: Innovation Challenge, 1/17/2023

Issues and Economics in the Healthcare Industry: A Discussion for Entrepreneurs - Tue, 1/24/2023

Newsroom

UCLA Anderson Innovation Challenge 2022 Is on the Horizon

NEWSROOM

Nur Labs Engineers Early Lung Cancer Detection Platform