AI Innovation Challenge
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AI Innovation Challenge
The AI Innovation Challenge is a pitch competition designed by the College of Charleston Founders Club and Center for Entrepreneurship to inspire undergraduates to use AI to solve real-world problems. In Fall 2025, 70 teams submitted ideas, 7 finalists pitched to a panel of 12 entrepreneurs and industry leaders, and $10,000 in prizes was awarded.
Also known as: CofC AI Innovation Challenge
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Annual
Undergraduate Students · Institution Wide
Last activity
2025-11-20
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Startups
Classmate
Academic platform venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 second place ($2.5K).
NEXO
Drug detection device venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 third place ($1.5K).
NOLO
Wellness mocktails venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 audience favorite ($1K).
Project HAB
Algal bloom prediction venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 first place ($5K).
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News & articles
AI Innovation Challenge Showcases Students' Entrepreneurial Spirit
The College Today (CofC News)
The College Today (CofC News)
AI Innovation Challenge Showcases Students' Entrepreneurial Spirit
URL: https://today.charleston.edu/2025/12/11/ai-innovation-challenge-showcases-students-entrepreneurial-creativity Captured: 2026-07-01 College Today news article covering the Fall 2025 AI Innovation Challenge, organized by the Founders Club and Center for Entrepreneurship. 70 teams submitted, 7 finalists pitched to 12 judges. Total $10K prize pool.
Read on The College Today (CofC News)
Center for Entrepreneurship Student Experience
College of Charleston School of Business
College of Charleston School of Business
Center for Entrepreneurship Student Experience
URL: https://charleston.edu/school-business/centers-initiatives/center-entrepreneurship/student-experience.php Captured: 2026-07-01 The Student Experience page details all extracurricular entrepreneurship opportunities including the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (E-LLC), Impact X Demo Day, Universal Design Competition, Palmetto Pitch Competition, AI Innovation Competition, and Founders Club.
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