SEPTEMBER 12  |  September 24

Xperience Competition MiXers

Learn about UMD's newest venture competition, enjoy some pizza, and connect with other students interested in forming teams.

What are MiXers?

Get all the details on the Xperience Competition and find your potential teammates. These aren't just an info sessions—you'll meet other students who are also interested in the competition, making it the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and start building a strong team.

Plus, there's free pizza to fuel your brainstorming! Whether you're curious about the competition or ready to find your team, this event is the first step toward your Xperience journey.

We have two MiXers before team registration closes on September 30. RSVP for one (or both!) using these links.

Thursday, September 12 • 5:30 pm
E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory
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Tuesday, September 24 • 5:30 pm
E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory
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About the Xperience School Safety Competition
Open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students

Kicking off in fall of 2024, the Xperience School Safety competition invites multidisciplinary student teams to compete in teams to create an AI-enable detection, tracking, and notification system that identifies active shooter events in K-12 schoolsWinners, chosen in Fall 2025, will launch their venture with:

  • A reserved spot as a co-founder and a product development team member
  • $250K-$2M investment into the startup
  • An experienced team of CXOs to guide the startup
  • A 10-minute team documentary
  • Local and national press coverage
Why attend a MiXer?

Get your questions answered

Get an overview of competition eligibility, requirements, and rules

Build your team

Start networking with fellow students who are ready to join or create a team

Access to resources

Get the first invites to the Xperience Competition Discord channel, where xFoundry staff and partners will start sharing resources for team success

Free food

A meal will be provided at every MiXer

About xFoundry
A new initiative launching out of the E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory

xFoundry@UMD promotes technology innovations and advancements through collaborations with every academic discipline on campus by fostering a multidisciplinary guided curriculum with annual targeted competitions designed to address societal challenges, with the prize being a new venture launched with a sizable investment and mentorship.

Other student opportunities

Xperience Academic Track: A 15-month, 9-credit academic program for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Welcoming a second cohort in Spring 2025, the Xperience Academic Xperience program will tackle the challenge of mental health for 18-25 year olds.

Get more info about Xperience →

Xtrapreneurs: Our student club empowers students for success by providing hands-on experiences, fostering vital connections, and nurturing professional development. Xtrapreneurs have access to internships, networking events, and cash prizes, earned completion of challenges.

Learn about Xtrapreneurs→