Catalyst Competition
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Clemson University
Catalyst Competition
URL: https://www.clemson.edu/science/students/catalyst/ Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited) College of Science Catalyst Competition — two-semester entrepreneurship challenge for science/technology student ventures. **2026 finals:** March 12, 2026 at Brook T. Smith Launchpad (**past** as of July 2026). Prizes: $2,500 (1st), $1,000 (2nd), $500 (3rd). 2026 winner DermAlert advanced to Launchpad Liftoff (April 10, 2026, also past).
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URL: https://www.clemson.edu/science/students/catalyst/ Captured: 2026-07-01 (re-audited)
College of Science Catalyst Competition — two-semester entrepreneurship challenge for science/technology student ventures. 2026 finals: March 12, 2026 at Brook T. Smith Launchpad (past as of July 2026). Prizes: $2,500 (1st), $1,000 (2nd), $500 (3rd). 2026 winner DermAlert advanced to Launchpad Liftoff (April 10, 2026, also past).
Claims Supported
- Annual spring pitch culmination for College of Science teams
- 2026 competition held March 12, 2026; winner received $2,500 and Liftoff advancement
- Two-semester Creative Inquiry format; student-initiated science ideas only
Evidence Limits
Recurring annual program — 2026 cycle complete. Events calendar page (events.clemson.edu/event/23605) had no future date at audit. Do not list as upcoming until Clemson publishes 2026–27 or 2027 cycle dates.