Innovation Challenge 2026-11-06T08:30:00 2026-11-06T15:30:00 2026-11-06 11/6/26 November 6, 2026 false knapp-hall Knapp Hall https://map.farmingdale.edu/#ctdl-UMAP_20251014201834322,BLD_20251121175204702 University Club false active https://www.farmingdale.edu/events/images/2026/260926-innovation-challenge-1110x380.jpg Innovation Challenge Webpage Banner Selected students will participate in an “Ideation” workshop, work in interdisciplinary teams, and compete for team prizes by providing an innovative solution to our industry partner PSEG LI. No prior experience necessary to apply. All participants receive AL credit and paid stipend up to 10 hours and - CASH PRIZES FOR WINNING TEAMS:1st Place=$10002nd Place=$5003rd Place=$300 Selected 28 students (7 teams of 4 students) will be able to participate in groups, and plan, compete, and be judged by industry leaders. This one-day training will focus on the “Ideation” process through a fast-paced, hands-on, minds-on workshop. The Ideation provides powerful and practical tools for thinking creatively and critically, solving complex, open-ended challenges and problems, and managing changes that will become a way of life. In particular, the Ideation drives multidisciplinary collaboration for innovative solutions. The Ideation builds on research, development, and practical applications worldwide in many organizational settings. The winner of the innovation challenge will earn a spot at the Hult Prize National Finals External link, where they will compete against teams from all over the U.S. for a chance to make it to the Global Finals. BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP Create fresh new ideas and put them to work immediatelyTurn your good ideas into real actionAcquire creative thinking skills that can be used in your academic or professional lifeLearn to work effectively in an interdisciplinary teamInteract with industry leadersHighlight your Resume! View Highlights from the 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge: Video Embed URL Video Title https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGFvz48t6SQ?si=_1bQmoNwi0nzkX7T 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge APPLICATION CRITERIA All students from Farmingdale State College are welcome No prior experience required Submit your application online: (https://farmingdale.edu/axiom-login)/Applied Learning tab/Co-curricular Activities /Posting ID 5529 - FSC Innovation Challenge - Fall 2026 (AL Full or AL Enhanced) Application deadline: Sunday, October 18th Students may form 2-4 member multidisciplinary teams, but each student must submit an individual application listing their team members. Teams may expand to a maximum of four members. Students who do not yet have a team can also apply and will be assigned to a team. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ● fengj@farmingdale.edu, School of Business ● issapom@farmingdale.edu, School of Engineering Technology Sponsored by: PSEG Long Island & Nexus CenterOrganized by: School of Business & School of Engineering TechnologySelected students will participate in an “Ideation” workshop, work in interdisciplinary teams, and compete for team prizes by providing an innovative solution to our industry partner PSEG LI. No prior experience necessary to apply. All participants receive AL credit and paid stipend up to 10 hours and -Selected students will participate in an “Ideation” workshop, work in interdisciplinary teams, and compete for team prizes by providing an innovative solution to our industry partner PSEG LI. No prior experience necessary to apply. All participants receive AL credit and paid stipend up to 10 hours and - CASH PRIZES FOR WINNING TEAMS:1st Place=$10002nd Place=$5003rd Place=$300CASH PRIZES FOR WINNING TEAMS:CASH PRIZES FOR WINNING TEAMS:1st Place=$10001st Place=$10002nd Place=$5002nd Place=$5003rd Place=$3003rd Place=$300 Selected 28 students (7 teams of 4 students) will be able to participate in groups, and plan, compete, and be judged by industry leaders. This one-day training will focus on the “Ideation” process through a fast-paced, hands-on, minds-on workshop. The Ideation provides powerful and practical tools for thinking creatively and critically, solving complex, open-ended challenges and problems, and managing changes that will become a way of life. In particular, the Ideation drives multidisciplinary collaboration for innovative solutions. The Ideation builds on research, development, and practical applications worldwide in many organizational settings.Selected 28 students (7 teams of 4 students) will be able to participate in groups, and plan, compete, and be judged by industry leaders. This one-day training will focus on the “Ideation” process through a fast-paced, hands-on, minds-on workshop. The Ideation provides powerful and practical tools for thinking creatively and critically, solving complex, open-ended challenges and problems, and managing changes that will become a way of life. In particular, the Ideation drives multidisciplinary collaboration for innovative solutions. The Ideation builds on research, development, and practical applications worldwide in many organizational settings. The winner of the innovation challenge will earn a spot at the Hult Prize National Finals External link, where they will compete against teams from all over the U.S. for a chance to make it to the Global Finals.The winner of the innovation challenge will earn a spot at the Hult Prize National Finals External link, where they will compete against teams from all over the U.S. for a chance to make it to the Global Finals. BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOPBENEFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOPBENEFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP Create fresh new ideas and put them to work immediatelyTurn your good ideas into real actionAcquire creative thinking skills that can be used in your academic or professional lifeLearn to work effectively in an interdisciplinary teamInteract with industry leadersHighlight your Resume!Create fresh new ideas and put them to work immediatelyTurn your good ideas into real actionAcquire creative thinking skills that can be used in your academic or professional lifeLearn to work effectively in an interdisciplinary teamInteract with industry leadersHighlight your Resume! View Highlights from the 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge:View Highlights from the 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge: Video Embed URL Video Title https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGFvz48t6SQ?si=_1bQmoNwi0nzkX7T 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge Video Embed URL Video Title Video Embed URL Video Title Video Embed URLVideo Embed URL Video TitleVideo Title https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGFvz48t6SQ?si=_1bQmoNwi0nzkX7T 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGFvz48t6SQ?si=_1bQmoNwi0nzkX7T 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGFvz48t6SQ?si=_1bQmoNwi0nzkX7Thttps://www.youtube.com/embed/oGFvz48t6SQ?si=_1bQmoNwi0nzkX7T 2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge2024 PSEGLI Innovation Challenge APPLICATION CRITERIAAPPLICATION CRITERIAAPPLICATION CRITERIA All students from Farmingdale State College are welcome No prior experience required Submit your application online: (https://farmingdale.edu/axiom-login)/Applied Learning tab/Co-curricular Activities /Posting ID 5529 - FSC Innovation Challenge - Fall 2026 (AL Full or AL Enhanced) Application deadline: Sunday, October 18th Students may form 2-4 member multidisciplinary teams, but each student must submit an individual application listing their team members. Teams may expand to a maximum of four members. Students who do not yet have a team can also apply and will be assigned to a team. All students from Farmingdale State College are welcomeAll students from Farmingdale State College are welcome No prior experience requiredNo prior experience required Submit your application online: (https://farmingdale.edu/axiom-login)/Applied Learning tab/Co-curricular Activities /Posting ID 5529 - FSC Innovation Challenge - Fall 2026 (AL Full or AL Enhanced)Submit your application online: (https://farmingdale.edu/axiom-login)/Applied Learning tab/Co-curricular Activities /Posting ID 5529 - FSC Innovation Challenge - Fall 2026 (AL Full or AL Enhanced) Application deadline: Sunday, October 18thApplication deadline: Sunday, October 18thApplication deadline: Sunday, October 18th Students may form 2-4 member multidisciplinary teams, but each student must submit an individual application listing their team members. Teams may expand to a maximum of four members.Students may form 2-4 member multidisciplinary teams, but each student must submit an individual application listing their team members. Teams may expand to a maximum of four members. Students who do not yet have a team can also apply and will be assigned to a team.Students who do not yet have a team can also apply and will be assigned to a team. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ● fengj@farmingdale.edu, School of Business● fengj@farmingdale.edufengj@farmingdale.edufengj@farmingdale.edu, School of Business ● issapom@farmingdale.edu, School of Engineering Technology● issapom@farmingdale.eduissapom@farmingdale.eduissapom@farmingdale.edu, School of Engineering Technology Sponsored by: PSEG Long Island & Nexus CenterOrganized by: School of Business & School of Engineering TechnologySponsored by:Sponsored by: PSEG Long IslandPSEG Long IslandPSEG Long Island & Nexus CenterNexus CenterNexus CenterOrganized by: School of Business & School of Engineering TechnologyOrganized by: School of Business & School of Engineering Technology