Iona Innovation Challenge Program Page
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Iona Innovation Challenge Program Page
Official page for the Iona Innovation Challenge, Iona's annual pitch competition. Spring 2026 is the 9th edition. Prize breakdown: $10K 1st, $5K 2nd, $3K 3rd, $1K Fan Favorite, $1K Superlative Awards ($20K total). Documents 2025 winners (SipSation, Strendex, Bracelet Buddy), participation stats (43 teams, 57 students), and winners from 2018-2024. Three milestones: video pitch, executive summary, slide deck. Open to all Iona undergrad and graduate students.
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Official page for the Iona Innovation Challenge, Iona's annual pitch competition. Spring 2026 is the 9th edition. Prize breakdown: $10K 1st, $5K 2nd, $3K 3rd, $1K Fan Favorite, $1K Superlative Awards ($20K total). Documents 2025 winners (SipSation, Strendex, Bracelet Buddy), participation stats (43 teams, 57 students), and winners from 2018-2024. Three milestones: video pitch, executive summary, slide deck. Open to all Iona undergrad and graduate students.
Claims Supported
- 9th annual in Spring 2026 (launched 2018)
- $10,000 1st place, $5,000 2nd, $3,000 3rd
- $1,000 Fan Favorite (video engagement)
- $1,000 Superlative Awards
- 43 teams, 57 participants in 2025
- Open to all Iona undergrad and graduate students
- No equity taken, IP released to students