Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The focus of the Conrad Challenge has always been the awe-inspiring students sharing their creativity, imagination, and innovation with us through their submissions each year. The Global Innovation Summit is an opportunity to showcase this amazing talent. As we do so, it is important to acknowledge that these opportunities would not be possible without the contributions of our partners, sponsors, judges, volunteers, subject matter experts, mentors, coaches, teachers, parents and alumni. There is an army of volunteers and investors who share our belief that student innovation and entrepreneurship can help overcome some of today’s and tomorrow’s most pressing challenges. We encourage you to think about how you might contribute to a culture of philanthropy at The Conrad Foundation, so that these educational opportunities and the student’s creativity continue to be brought center stage for many years to come. We are so grateful for all those who make this work possible. Just like our students, you inspire us.
Make a Donation
The Foundation relies primarily on contributions from corporate sponsors and private foundations, as well as individual donations to underwrite the costs of providing our programs. Competition fees cover only a part of the actual cost of the work necessary to provide all the benefits of the Conrad Challenge to students around the world. Below are ways you can contribute to the Foundation. If you would like to make a donation by other means, please contact us at info@conradchallenge.org. Thank you for your investment in this work.
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Become a Judge
Students often site the expert guidance and feedback they get from Conrad judges and subject matter experts as one of the most influential components of their Conrad Challenge experience. Throughout the competition students have access to online webinars, community-building platforms, and live cosmic chats that build out critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and presentation skills. Those that advance in the competition also get valuable real-world feedback on their innovations that allow them to refine and improve upon their ideas.
Every year we receive feedback from our judges and subject matter experts about the rewarding experience they also received through this opportunity to engage with our student teams. This is a great opportunity for individuals or companies to have a true social impact today and affect the future workforce.
Did you know that 56% of people report some type of volunteerism in the United States? Donating your time is one of the best ways to support the causes you care about. Whether through social media campaigns, organizing a database, or helping to host an event, there are lots of ways that you can volunteer your time with the foundation. We are building a #CultureOfPhilanthropy at The Conrad Foundation by tapping the time and talent of hundreds of individuals each year. Please email info@conradchallenge.org to learn how you can volunteer today.
Share the Conrad Challenge with your Networks
Word of mouth is one of the most common ways that students and sponsors alike learn about the Conrad Challenge. Whether you are a recent participant, teacher, coach, parent of a student or an alum, or passionate supporter, the more you share about your experience with others the more we can ensure this incredible work continues. We appreciate all introductions to potential corporate or foundation sponsors who might want to learn more about how to become involved with our mission.
Make Your Impact Today
It is through a robust culture of philanthropy at The Conrad Foundation that all our work is possible. That culture involves many ways individuals, families, institutions, and communities can have an impact including, volunteering, in-kind donations, bequest gifts, local fundraising events and others. As such, we encourage you to consider how you might become a part of our culture of philanthropy through one of the engagement mechanisms above, or develop a new way of your own. Don’t see something that suits you? Reach out to info@concradchallenge.org and we will create a new path forward together. Thank you for your commitment to our work.