The UMBC Idea competition is designed to challenge you to think about problems and opportunities facing society. If UMBC is one of the most innovative schools in the nation, then UMBC students are just the kind of innovators that can really change the world. Now’s your chance to make it happen.

This competition began in Fall 2010 and is held annually.

PRIZES: 
Best Idea/$750
Second Place Idea/$500
Third Place Idea/$250
Best Pitch/$250