Our 15-month multidisciplinary program is designed for passionate students who want to make positive change.
Xperience is designed to harness your passion, energy, and talent for solving society's grand challenges.
At Xperience's core lies the exhilarating spirit of competition. Each Xperience cohort zeroes in on a unique challenge within one of our seven competition domains every year. Our domains cater to real market demands and investor interests across a spectrum of industries.
The grand prize? Launching a new venture backed by $250K to $2M in funding, supported by an external CXO network to ensure resounding success, while student team members become co-founders and integral members of the product team, all while gaining widespread local and national press coverage.
Xperience’s multidisciplinary approach is pivotal in fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas, perspectives, and expertise. We bring together students, faculty, and staff from all 12 colleges and schools across campus to tackle society's grand challenges head-on, while providing an enriching experience for all those involved.
In this unique ecosystem, creative expression and critical thinking intertwine, challenging your team to push boundaries and develop groundbreaking solutions. Through this synergy, your team gains a comprehensive toolkit that transcends the limitations of a single discipline, ultimately propelling your team towards innovative problem-solving and transformative impact.
Xperience is more than academics; it's a dynamic program that turns your significance into success. Your team will compete against up to 45 fellow Terps to push boundaries, solve society’s grand challenges, and emerge as trailblazers.
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These domains are carefully curated to focus UMD’s collective efforts to address pressing global challenges, each presenting unique opportunities to pioneer solutions. Each Xperience cohort will be targeted at developing solutions to one topic within one of these domains. Student teams will compete to have their solution chosen to win the competition.
Our first Xperience cohort starting in spring 2024 will be finding a solution to a topic in either the health or society challenge domain. Find out more by clicking below.
These domains are carefully curated to focus UMD’s collective efforts to address pressing global challenges, each presenting unique opportunities to pioneer solutions. Each Xperience cohort will be targeted at developing solutions to one topic within one of these domains. Student teams will compete to have their solution chosen to win the competition.
Our first Xperience cohort starting in spring 2024 will be finding a solution to a topic in either the health or society challenge domain. Find out more by clicking below.
These domains are carefully curated to focus UMD’s collective efforts to address pressing global challenges, each presenting unique opportunities to pioneer solutions. Each Xperience cohort will be targeted at developing solutions to one topic within one of these domains. Student teams will compete to have their solution chosen to win the competition.
Our first Xperience cohort starting in spring 2024 will be finding a solution to a topic in either the health or society challenge domain. Find out more by clicking below.
These domains are carefully curated to focus UMD’s collective efforts to address pressing global challenges, each presenting unique opportunities to pioneer solutions. Each Xperience cohort will be targeted at developing solutions to one topic within one of these domains. Student teams will compete to have their solution chosen to win the competition.
Our first Xperience cohort starting in spring 2024 will be finding a solution to a topic in either the health or society challenge domain. Find out more by clicking below.
These domains are carefully curated to focus UMD’s collective efforts to address pressing global challenges, each presenting unique opportunities to pioneer solutions. Each Xperience cohort will be targeted at developing solutions to one topic within one of these domains. Student teams will compete to have their solution chosen to win the competition.
Our first Xperience cohort starting in spring 2024 will be finding a solution to a topic in either the health or society challenge domain. Find out more by clicking below.
The health domain is a compelling expedition into the forefront of healthcare innovation. Guided by the mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities, participants delve into topics such as healthcare accessibility, disease prevention, healthcare technology, and improving overall well-being.
Students will need to work collaboratively, drawing upon their teams’ multidisciplinary backgrounds to devise groundbreaking solutions that can shape the future of healthcare. By tackling issues like health disparities, digital health advancements, and innovative medical practices, participants harness their passion and creativity to contribute to a healthier and more equitable world.
Students not only engage with cutting-edge research and technologies but also cultivate empathy and understanding for the diverse health needs of our local, regional, and global society.
The society domain is a gateway to understanding and addressing the intricate the intricate dynamics of ensuring safety, security, and well-being in our communities and beyond. Anchored in fostering a protective and resilient society, this domain examines a range of issues encompassing public safety, disaster preparedness, cybersecurity, and more.
Students will address the multifaceted challenges that impact the safety of individuals and society as a whole. Through interdisciplinary exploration and innovative problem-solving, participants uncover strategies to mitigate risks, respond to emergencies, and safeguard vulnerable populations. By leveraging technology, policy frameworks, and community engagement, the society domain aims to find solutions to forge a safer and more secure environment for everyone.
These domains are carefully curated to focus UMD’s collective efforts to address pressing global challenges, each presenting unique opportunities to pioneer solutions. Each Xperience cohort will be targeted at developing solutions to one topic within one of these domains. Student teams will compete to have their solution chosen to win the competition.
Our first Xperience cohort starting in spring 2024 will be finding a solution to a topic in either the health or society challenge domain. Find out more by clicking below.
