10 Oregon Middle and High School teams have been chosen as Finalists in the 2022 KATU Innovation Challenge.

Check out their solutions for creating a Cleaner, Greener, Healthier planet!

CALLING ALL OREGON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Join the KATU Challenge to Help Create a Cleaner, Greener, Healthier Planet

 In this Challenge You Will…

  • Develop ideas for a cleaner, greener, healthier planet

  • Compete in teams of up to four students for fun and prizes. Up to $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded!

  • Learn the design process and gain entrepreneurial skills Construct provides all instructional materials and guidelines.

  • Receive advice from Construct Coaches and Industry experts.

 

We believe the best ideas come from passionate students, and that students can design new solutions to some of society’s most complex problems

 Getting Started

How Might We Reduce Carbon Emissions?

There are so many ways to reduce carbon emissions—reducing and recycling plastic, planting trees, building parks, reducing pollution in our air and water, switching to electric vehicles, or walking or riding the bus or train to get around.

Check out our problem statements to get your creative wheels turning!

Important Dates to Remember

*Optional 1:1 Coaching Sessions available free for registered student teams from Feb 28th - April 4th

Student Teams Can Compete In 3 Easy Steps

1. Form a Team

We recommend at least two people—and up to 4—is a good size team. Ask a teacher, parent, or mentor to help you through the process. You will make one submission per team. Note: we will accept submissions from individuals and mentorship is not required.

2. Select a Topic

Select a topic area that interests you, move through our design for innovation process, and turn your ideas into high impact solutions! We recommend using our “Challenge Support Workbook” to help you develop your solutions. Visit the Student Resources page to download a copy.

3. Develop Ideas

Develop your idea, describe the problem you are solving, the people involved, your solution, and the potential impact of your solution. Submit your concepts by April 1st to be entered to win up to $2,500! We encourage you to review the judging criteria and the official rules below.

Prizes

Two Categories: Middle School and High School

 

First Prize

$2,000

Second Prize

$1,500

Third Prize

$500

 

*Runner Ups: $250 (4th and 5th prize)

*Honorable Mentions: $100 (10 teams)