2025 Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Kickoff Session
The Grainger Computing Innovation Prize
Do you have a bold idea that could make a real difference in the world? Here’s your chance to bring it to life. The Grainger Computing Innovation Prize invites ALL ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵAPP bachelor’s and master’s students from any major to use computing, data science, and AI for social good. This is your opportunity to create innovative solutions for some of today’s toughest global challenges:
Health disparities
Climate change
Sustainable, smart infrastructure
And other ideas that benefit society
Over the fall 2025 semester, teams will compete for $30,000 in prizes:
1st Place: $15,000
2nd Place: $10,000
3rd Place: $5,000
Kickoff Event and Overview
This kickoff event will take place on August 27, from 12:45–1:45 p.m. in the Hermann Hall Ballroom. Join us for the kickoff event to learn more, ask questions, connect with mentors, and meet potential teammates. Lunch will be provided.
Who Can Join
Open to ALL ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵAPP bachelor’s and master’s students in any discipline
Entries must include an element of computing.
Teams of two to five students may register, but it must include one undergraduate student per team
Don’t have a team yet? Join the Discord Server to connect with others: https://discord.gg/svY9Kgvj
Stay Updated
Visit iit.edu/graingerprize for details, deadlines, and competition updates. Questions? Email graingerprize@illinoistech.edu.
Take this chance to showcase your creativity, collaborate across disciplines, and make an impact with technology. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build!