Conrad Challenge: Innovation Competition
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What Is Conrad Challenge: Innovation Competition?
The 2026-27 Conrad Challenge asks teams of two to five students ages 13-18 to design an innovation and a workable business plan. Teams can include students from different schools or countries and need a coach over 18. Students and guardians must review the competition guide, rules and terms.
Activation is free. Register the team and coach, then submit a Lean Canvas by October 29, 2026. Teams that advance prepare an Innovation Brief, a three-to-five-minute demonstration video and a website. Innovation materials and the $499 team fee are due January 7, 2027.
Conrad Challenge: Innovation Competition Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Ages 13–18 |
| Application deadline | October 29, 2026 – Activation stage |
| Listing last updated | October 15, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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