Ideas & Impact Challenge
About the program · 2 linked sources
An IEI-hosted pitch competition launched in 2025 combining two former competitions: the Innovative Idea Competition (early-stage ideas) and the Changemaker Challenge (social impact). Features workshops, keynote speakers, expert mentoring, and a day-long culminating event with two pitch tracks: Innovative Idea and Social Impact.
Also known as: Innovative Idea Competition, Changemaker Challenge
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$2,500
Grant, Prize
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025-11-14
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Application and Timing
Annual cycle. First competition culminated November 14, 2025. Submission eligibility: companies <2 years old, <$25K revenue, <$5K external capital. Future schedule expected to be annual.
Participants
Open to Temple undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni from all schools and colleges. Two tracks: innovative ideas (revenue-generating focus) and social impact (social challenges).
Funding and Equity
Grand prize winners receive up to $2,500 in seed funding per track. People's choice winners receive $500. No equity taken.
Recent Activity
- 2025 (Nov 14): First annual Ideas & Impact Challenge. 16 finalists, 3-minute pitches. Keynote by Jane Golden (Mural Arts). Winners: Vozzy World (innovative), Ziefah Health (social impact).
Known Startups or Winners
- Vozzy World — 2025 Innovative Idea Grand Prize ($2.5K) — educational dialogue game.
- ChillMate — 2025 Innovative Idea People's Choice ($500) — portable garnish tray.
- Ziefah Health — 2025 Social Impact Grand Prize ($2.5K) — mental health crisis platform.
- Potluck — 2025 Social Impact People's Choice ($500) — meal sharing platform.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Second annual competition dates and format not yet confirmed.
- Total number of participants not available.
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
- Temple Now article on first Ideas & Impact Challenge.[1]
- IEI Competitions page confirming program structure.[2]
- Research report.[3]
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Ideas & Impact Challenge at Temple University.
2 sources
Temple Now (Temple University)
Ideas & Impact Challenge 2025 Coverage
Temple Now article (Dec 2, 2025) on first annual Ideas & Impact Challenge culminating Nov 14, 2025. Combines former Innovative Idea Competition and Changemaker Challenge. Winners listed for both innovative idea and social impact tracks.
Read on Temple Now (Temple University)
IEI Competitions Official Page
Fox School of Business, Temple University
Fox School of Business, Temple University
IEI Competitions Official Page
Official IEI competitions page listing three main programs: Ideas & Impact Challenge (workshops + pitch with innovative/social impact tracks), Be Your Own Boss Bowl (flagship annual business plan competition), and Innovative Idea Competition (early-stage idea). Also links to 1810 Accelerator and other IEI offerings.
Read on Fox School of Business, Temple University