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Xperience

Each year, students zero in on a unique challenge within one of our seven competition domains that cater to real market demands and investor interests across a spectrum of industries.

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Academic Track

Engage 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.

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Competition Track

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.

New team registration is closed, but you can still join ConneXions to connect with and join existing teams.

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Join the xFoundry team!

We're looking for creative and driven student interns to join our marketing team. View our open positions and apply now!

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Xtrapreneurs

Join xFoundry's student organization!

Discover your entrepreneurial potential with Xtrapreneurs, where students collaborate on and complete real-world projects for valuable prizes.

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Xperts

Join our community of experts and be part of the driving force behind our ventures. Whether you're a current graduate student, seasoned professional, or have valuable work experience, your expertise is invaluable to us.

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CXO Network

Our CXOs will take on leadership roles the ventures launched out of xFoundry. As a member, you could be placed as CEO, CMO, CTO, CFO, or other crucial positions within these ventures. Leverage your skills to lead innovative projects to success.

team mentors

Share your knowledge and expertise as a mentor to our Xperience competition teams. Whether you're an experienced industry leader or a rising star in your field, your mentorship can shape the solutions to society’s grand challenges.

guest lecturers

Become a guest lecturer at our programs. Whether through workshops, webinars, or speaking engagements, your contributions can ignite creativity and drive innovation within our ventures.