Climate Challenge - Spring 2026

PROPOSALS Must Reduce Air Pollution by ... 

1. Increasing energy efficiency of a common process or product
2. Creating energy efficiently through a new innovative method
3. Improving the efficiency of an energy production method, including fossil fuels
4. Reducing emissions of fossil fuels (prior to entering the air)
5. Removing pollutants from air (after being emitted into the air) 

AWARDS

• $5,000 available in cash grants, plus in-kind services:
• Two in-kind awards that involve designing and implementing prototypes in areas such as AI, robotics, smart manufacturing, high-precision 3D printing, or IoT.  
• Two Marketing Support Awards provided by Mags & Marrelli Advertising Agency, valued at $3000 each  

ELIGIBILITY

STUDENT CATEGORIES: Connecticut High School student, 

or Connecticut Community College student.

NON-STUDENT CATEGORY: Connecticut Resident Entrepreneur or 

Small Business headquartered in Connecticut.

APPLICATIONS DUE  Friday, March 27.  

Apply at  https://form.jotform.com/260337107618152

 Finalists in each category will be notified April 2 via email.    

Finals live in person, 1:00 pm Friday, April 6  

University of Bridgeport, Carlson Hall room 153.