Are you working on a solution to address a climate/clean energy/environmental problem? Not working on one yet but want to? Consider forming a team and applying to the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge! The application is open; deadline to apply is February 12.

We have a variety of resources and events available to help you with your preparation, with more coming:

1. Info Sessions

Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, January 10, 12 – 12:45 pm
Register for Zoom link: https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/nS7n8zjKXuuVguftnFi5rb/Info-Session%253A-2024-Alaska-Airlines-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge

In Person Info Session
Tuesday, January 30, 11 am – 12 pm
Register here: https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/7unRENJ7UixLrEfAiqxfhf/Info-Session%253A-2024-Alaska-Airlines-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge

2. Prototype Funding – Deadline: January 11

Each year student teams can receive up to $2,500 to help create a physical model, object, device, wireframe etc. for their idea. Teams must commit to applying for the 2024 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge and/or the 2024 Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge. Funding is open to WA-based college students working on an idea in a technical, environmental, medical, consumer, digital, or another field. Some other restrictions apply. Apply by the next deadline on Thursday, January 11!

3. Learn about Past Participants and Prize Winners

View the EIC “yearbook” page all the way back to 2018 for full lists of participating teams and a snapshot of what they were working on. Read about the winning projects from the 2023, 2022, and 2021 Challenges on our blog.

4. Form a Team, Find a Team
Connect with potential team members or find a team to join by attending our weekly Team Tuesday lunch meetups, checking this EIC “Form a Team” page, and attending the team building and networking night on January 23.

Questions? Email Lauren, EIC Manager, brohal@uw.edu