The UC-Imagine Fest is a 15-hour marathon event where students work together to find innovative and creative solutions for existing problems.
What you will Do
During the program, students work to develop their solutions and pitch their final plan to a panel of judges. Our calculated processes assist students to communicate the validity of a problem and offer a creative solution that meets the needs of a reachable market.
This Year’s Focus
At the UC-Imagine Fest this year, we will be “Living with Tech”, creatively integrating technology into our lives. With tech becoming more advanced, there are more opportunities than ever to utilize its capabilities to enhance quality of life. Show your creative thinking at this year’s competition!
Where can I Register?
Registration for the 2024 competition will open in September of 2024.
How does it work?
Students will pose their problem to all other students. Once all the problems have been proposed, every student will have the option to pick which problem they would like to work on to solve as a team. The team will then work to develop an innovative solution to their problem, receiving help from our advisors to advance their thinking. Finally, students will pitch their solution to a panel of judges. The judges are evaluating the quality of the pitch, as well as the solutions offered
Resources And Perks
The Center invites professional mentors to meet with each team. They are available to help guide each team in a direction that keeps pitches comprehensive and persuasive. The afternoon will be spent creating a simple business model, preparing a presentation draft, and practicing each team’s pitch. Meals, snacks, and beverages are provided throughout the duration of the competition to keep you in your best creative headspace.
New Cash Prizes
1st Place - $750
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $250
Prizes will be evenly split between all team members.
UC Imagine Fest is a 15-hour marathon event where students work together to find innovative and creative solutions for existing problems. During the program, students work to develop their solutions and pitch their final plan to a panel of judges. Our calculated processes assist students to communicate the validity of a problem and offer a creative solution that meets the needs of a reachable market.
