JOIN THE 2026 INNOVATION CHALLENGE

NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM.

Apply individually or with classmates. If you don’t already have a team, indicate that in your application and we’ll make a reasonable effort to connect you with other interested students.

Team placement is not guaranteed.

Compete for a share of $6,000 in cash prizes • Work with an industry mentor • Build your professional network • Present your ideas to industry leaders

Applications close September 27, 2026

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2026 Ron Rizzuto Innovation Challenge

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What is the Ron Rizzuto Innovation Challenge?

Hosted by the Media+Tech Collective, the Ron Rizzuto Innovation Challenge is a multi-week, industry-style case competition that connects Colorado students with media and technology professionals.

This year’s challenge focuses on Bridging the Trust Deficit: Designing Technologies That Restore Confidence in a Connected World. Teams of 3–5 students will develop an original solution addressing trust, transparency, privacy, authenticity, security or confidence in connected technologies.

Undergraduate students may participate as members of an approved graduate student-led team. Students from all academic disciplines are welcome.

Each participating student must submit an individual application, whether they already have a team or are looking for teammates.

Participants will work with an industry mentor, build professional connections and compete for a share of $6,000 in cash prizes.

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Applications close September 27, 2026.

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