Dates and Deliverables
February 20, 2026     Registration Opens
March 13, 2026     Last Day to Register
March 20, 2026 (Noon)     Students learn about the challenges, pick up t-shirts and form groups at the in-person event at the CBA Complex.
March 20, 2026 (Midnight)     Group Videos
April 06, 2026     Finalists Announced (Virtual)
April 16, 2026     Finalists Present at AI Fair (In-person)

Rubric

1. Innovation & Problem Framing (10 points)​

How clearly is the problem defined, and how original and thoughtful is the AI enabled
solution?​

2. Impact and Relevance (10 points)​

Does the solution address a real world need with meaningful potential impact for industry,
community, or society?​

3. Technical or Design Feasibility (10 points)​

Is the solution credible and feasible within real world constraints, using appropriate
technical or low code approaches?​

4. Venture and Market Readiness (10 points)​

Does the team show evidence that customers or users would adopt and pay for this
solution? Is there credible evidence that the solution solves a problem people care about
enough to pay for?​

5. Storytelling (10 points)​

Is the solution clearly and compellingly communicated, with a coherent narrative and
professional 5 minute video?​

6. Bonus Points:  Diverse Teams (10 points) (Applied only in the event of a tie)​

Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged. Does the team demonstrate diversity in
terms backgrounds, skills, and perspectives?​ ​