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Nittany AI Challenge Official Page

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Nittany AI Challenge Official Page

Official Nittany AI Challenge page. Multi-phase annual AI competition. Prototype phase ($300/team to 15 teams), MVP phase, Pitch phase with $29K in final awards. 2026 winners: CrashAI (1st $5,500), additional prizes. 117 students from 12 colleges. Housed in College of IST.

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Official Nittany AI Challenge page. Multi-phase annual AI competition. Prototype phase ($300/team to 15 teams), MVP phase, Pitch phase with $29K in final awards. 2026 winners: CrashAI (1st $5,500), additional prizes. 117 students from 12 colleges. Housed in College of IST.

Claims Supported

  • Nittany AI Challenge awards $33.5K+ annually across multiple phases.
  • Open to all Penn State undergrad and graduate students.
  • 2026 winners named with prize amounts.

Evidence Limits

  • Complete list of all 2026 winners and prize breakdown not fully captured.
  • Historical winner data not included.

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