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Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge

Also known as: Wu Innovation Challenge

Indiana University · Bloomington, Indiana

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Application

Annual, applications due January

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Last activity

2026-07-13

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Known startups and winners

Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.

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Elevate

Indiana University

Competition winner

Facilities data analytics; 2023 Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge winner at Indiana University.

Resonix

Indiana University

Competition winner

AI predictive-maintenance venture; 2026 Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge winner (Indiana University).

Taptic

Indiana University

Competition winner

2025 Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge winner at Indiana University.

Description

Annual pitch competition encouraging IU Bloomington students to use technology in innovative ways to address compelling problems. $30,000 total prize pool. Teams must include at least one Luddy School student. Recent winners: Resonix (2026, AI predictive maintenance), Taptic (2025), Elevate (2023). Funded by Luddy graduate and serial entrepreneur Cheng Wu (General Partner, Taiwania Capital Management).