Learn more about the Xperience academic track and how students get exclusive access to resources for an advantage in the competition.
Learn moreBuild a solid foundation for success in the competition. Gain multidisciplinary skills and access exclusive resources to excel in the competition.
Students enrolled in the academic track are automatically registered for the competition.
3 semesters
Applications for the 2025 Xperience academic track are closed.
Applications for the 2026 Xperience academic track cohort will open Fall 2024.
Harness your passion and energy to compete to launch a fully-funded venture with your team’s solution to a grand challenge.
Learn moreCompete to launch a venture and create your own career. Build your team to pitch innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
2 semesters
Registration for the 2025 Xperience Competition Track will be open from April 16 - September 30, 2024.
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Learn moreEngage in the four phases of Xperience, while earning course credits and meticulously preparing for the upcoming competition with access to exclusive resources and mentorship, all while earning course credits.
Jump right into the competition, bypassing the preparatory preparation to focus solely on the thrilling final two stages, making your mark without the need for extensive preparation or exclusive resources.
Event in the fall semester to vote on the next Xperience competition topic.
Learn about Xplore 2024 →Foundational 3-credit course in preparation for the upcoming competition.
Those in the academic track have two courses in this two-semester phase for 6 credits. The courses are to help them build, refine, and pitch their solutions for the competition.
Those in the competition track take these two semesters to build, refine, and pitch their solutions.
Teams that win move on to this final phase. You have the backing and the expert guidance, it’s time to take a grand challenge off the table.
We tackle global challenges across seven distinct domains through collaboration and entrepreneurship, shaping a brighter future for generations to come.
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