Open to people ages 4-18, The Paradigm Challenge gives students the chance to collaborate to solve real-world problems in the designated Challenge Project categories: home fires, waste reduction, personal health, food security, and biodiversity. Every two years, the Paradigm Challenge announces new Challenge Project categories. Past prize projects have included one that developed “The Fire Mitt” to promote fire safety and another that created NOHBO shampoo balls to reduce plastic waste.
Students in each age category (4-8, 9-13, and 14-18) submit projects and compete to win the top prize of $100,000 toward their college education. (Awards range from $200-$100,000.) In some cases, Project Paradigm also offers support to winning teams to help them implement their ideas.
Application process
To participate, students should register during the designated registration period. The competition is open to students from all over the world, except those from U.S.-sanctioned countries. Students must have an adult sponsor and may enter as teams with other participants.
Entries must include team information, a brief statement of the idea, the Challenge Project category and explanation, responses to questions concerning the team’s participation, and any additional materials. These submissions will be judged on the following criteria: efficacy, feasibility, originality, presentation, and collaboration.
Application deadline
The deadline to submit an entry for the current Paradigm Challenge is May 1, 2023.
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