Thrive Labs
Stop 01
Signup
Students join for free through a parent or guardian signup form.
InnovationChallengeSeries #1
A free virtual builder journey where students sign up, build a real solution, submit a Google Slides pitch deck, present live on Zoom, and earn sponsor-funded awards.
Stop 02
Build
Students find a real-world problem and shape a STEM-based solution.
Stop 03
Pitch
Finalists present to mentors, judges, and sponsor representatives.
Stop 04
Awards
Winners receive recognition and student awards funded by local sponsors.
01Signup
Free signup through a parent or guardian.
02Build
Shape a real STEM-based solution.
03Pitch
Present to mentors, judges, and sponsors.
04Awards
Winners earn sponsor-funded recognition.
Just 2 weeks, start to finish.
The prize notebook.
The prize pool gives students a concrete reason to finish, present, and take their ideas seriously. Students submit a pitch deck before presenting live.
Total awards
$700
2nd place
$150
Strong execution
1st place
$350
Top overall builder
3rd place
$100
Creative solution
Impact award
Builder award
TIMELINE
Just 2 weeks,
start to finish.
Kickoff& Build
Submit& Prepare
Present& Celebrate!
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Click here to view the detailed rules, judging criteria, timeline, awards, and student submission guide.
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Not a student?
Help students build, pitch, and celebrate.
Mentors, judges, volunteers, and partners can support the Innovation Challenge without submitting a student project.
Mentor
Guide students as they shape problems, ideas, and pitch decks.
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Judge
Review submissions and help recognize thoughtful student ideas.
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Volunteer
Help with outreach, event support, logistics, and student resources.
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Partner
Support awards, workshops, materials, and deeper hands-on learning experiences.
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