Apply to Student Environmental Innovation Challenge, Deadline Feb 9

Submitted by Meera Roy on
2026 EIC Timeline + Prizes

From the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship:

Apply now for the Environmental Innovation Challenge (EIC) hosted by the University of Washington’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship

Deadline Monday, February 9 @ Noon

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in WA, OR, ID, AK and British Columbia

 

Be Part of the Solution! Apply to the Environmental Innovation Challenge by February 9
Bring your skills or innovative ideas to create change in the environmental space!
Open to all current students attending an accredited college/university in WA, OR, ID, AK and British Columbia

The Environmental Innovation Challenge (EIC) is UW’s annual student-led environmental startup competition hosted by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. This exciting, hands-on experience for both undergraduate and graduate students is the place to bring your idea to life (think cleantech, circular economy, climate tech, clean energy, ocean health, SDGs, regenerative ag and more!) with the help of local entrepreneurs and industry experts. Students who enter will receive judges’ feedback on their ideas, networking opportunities, and the potential to win prize money. Enter the EIC with any product, process, non-profit, or service idea that addresses an environmental problem.

Learn more. Full details on the EIC website + view info session recording
Apply! Submit your application by February 9 @ Noon
Questions? E-mail EIC manager Lauren Brohawn at brohal@uw.edu.

Open to all students attending an accredited college/university in WA, OR, ID, AK and British Columbia

Did you say prizes?!
Final Round teams have the chance of winning 3rd, 2nd, or the $15,000 grand prize!

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