Is there a big problem you are passionate about solving? Do you believe you can convince judges of your passion and knowledge about a big problem? This competition awards multiple $500 prizes to students who can write and articulate their passion, understanding and research about an unsolved problem. No solutions allowed. Just problems. Need help finding an unsolved problem? Watch this short video for some ideas. https://youtu.be/mFIsJHoSyIs

Entrepreneurship(Eship).1, the Problem Pitch Competition, will award multiple $500 prizes to students who can write and articulate their passion, understanding and research about an unsolved problem. No solutions allowed. Just problems. Spectators encouraged for this pitch event.

This competition provides a unique opportunity for students of all disciplines to form teams and develop their unique ideas into viable business concepts. This is a hands-on experience in which students perform customer discovery to better understand the problem they are solving. Top teams are awarded $1,000 each and become eligible for the Best of the Best prize of $5,000 at the end of the year. Made possible by Rensselaer alumnus, business and social entrepreneur, Sean O'Sullivan.

The Change the World Challenge will award up to $10K in prizes to students who can best share their journey toward product-market fit. Sharing an unsolved problem, their work to validate a need in the market as well as a suited solution is what it takes to win over the judges. Spectators are encouraged for this live in-person pitch event.