Student organization

xFoundry Xtrapreneurs

Complete real-world projects for experience and cash prizes.
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To empower students for success by providing hands-on experiences, fostering vital connections, and nurturing professional development.

Xtrapreneurs is a student organization designed for students who want to push beyond traditional education. Through real-world projects that require you to work with students from across campus, Xtrapreneurs provides the ultimate environment for innovation, problem-solving, and professional growth.

175
+
students
60
Degree programs
10
umd schools & colleges

How it works

Leveraging a bounty board system, Xtrapreneurs offers exciting opportunities where you can collaborate with other passionate students, claim projects, and earn cash prizes. The bounty board is hosted through ConneXions, which is also the Xtrapreneurs digital community platform.

Here’s how it works:

1. Explore the Bounty Board

Projects, or "bounties," are posted regularly. Each project comes with a set of requirements and a cash prize for the team that completes it.

2. Claim a bounty

Browse the bounties to find a project that aligns with your skills and interests. Once you find one, claim the bounty and start assembling your team.

3. Build your team

Reach out to other Xtrapreneurs through the ConneXions platform to find teammates who can help you tackle the project. Whether it’s marketing, design, coding, or strategy, you can collaborate across disciplines.

Technology
Entrepreneurship
Arts & Athletics
Marketing
Science

4. Complete the project

Work together to meet the project requirements, solve the challenges, and submit your work. Once your team completes the project, you’ll receive a cash prize for your hard work and innovation.

But wait, there's more!

In addition to cash prizes for completed bounties, Xtrapreneurs also receive the following:

Access to exclusive internships
networking opportunities
professional development workshops
Resume-Building Experiences
Opportunities to Make a Positive Impact

Want to become an Xtapreneur?

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Who's in the club?

Xtrapreneurs bring together a diverse and talented community of students from across campus. Our members represent a wide range of academic disciplines, spanning multiple schools and colleges:
A. James clark school of engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Software Engineering
College of arts and humanities
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Theater
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • Anthropology
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Government and Politics - International Relations
  • Psychology
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Cell Biology and Genetics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Statistics
College of Education
  • Education
College of information studies
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Science
  • Information Management
  • Information Systems
  • Library Science
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
  • Journalism
Robert H. Smith School of Business
  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Business Analytics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain
School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
  • Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture
School of public health
  • Community Health
  • Kinesiology
  • Public Health
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
  • Journalism