The Charger Innovation Design Challenge is a student design competition presented by CORE and The Invention to Innovation Center (I²C).

Click here to register

What’s in it for me?

CASH!!

1st place: $750

2nd Place: $500

3rd Place: $250

Who can participate?

Any student or team of students at UAH can rock the Design Challenge.

How does the Design Challenge (DC) work?

The DC has two rounds:

The Qualifying Round is open to any student at UAH. We are looking for unique solutions to solve your day-to-day life on campus.

Entries must be in the form of a hand or technical drawing or 2D/3D CAD files. No physical object is required. A panel of independent judges will score all entries. The top five - eight designs will be selected for the Grand Finale Round.

In the Grand Finale Round, designs must be fabricated or made using materials (such as metal, 3D prints, paper mache, cardboard, clay etc.) and resources that are available to students either on campus or in the community (such as workshops, labs, or makerspaces). These designs will be presented to judges at an event at the I²C. Top 3 designs / presentations win CASH.

Where can I apply for DC?

To apply, click here. Please make sure you apply with your official UAH email ID. In case you have any trouble with the application, please contact chargerinnovation@uah.edu OR core3dprototyping@gmail.com

Where can I see the official DC rules and regulations?

For complete official rules click here.

What are the judging criteria?

The Grand Finale judges will score on the following criteria:

Relevance and applicability to the objective: Is the design solving an actual problem of dorm life?

Practicality: Does the design effectively solve the problem?

Usability: Is the design intuitive and easy to use?

Fabricability: Is it possible to actually make the design?

 What are the important dates to remember?

Closing date for entries: February 6th

Grand Finale presentation: February 25th, 5pm @ I²C. 

Where can I get help?

Connect with the CORE for Design Workshops, Mentoring, and more! Email us at: chargerinnovation@uah.edu OR core3dprototyping@gmail.com

For 3D printing, check out the Makerspace at Salmon Library.

Questions?

Contact: chargerinnovation@uah.edu OR core3dprototyping@gmail.com