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Spark Challenge

Also known as: CECAS Spark Challenge, Spark Pitch Competition

Clemson University · Clemson, South Carolina

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Application

Annual, Fall semester

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Last activity

2026-07-01

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The Spark Challenge is a two-semester innovation program and pitch competition run by Clemson's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS). Accepted teams receive up to $500 in development funds, mentorship from campus entrepreneurship resources (DEN, SPIRO, WATT), and compete for $2,500 in prize money at the final competition held each March at the Brook T. Smith Launchpad. Teams must have at least one CECAS student or a CECAS faculty mentor.

News & articles

News articles and official sources documenting Spark Challenge at Clemson University.

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