Arctic Innovation Competition launches junior division

August 28, 2012

University Relations

The Arctic Innovation Competition is launching a junior division to showcase ideas of innovators 17 years old and younger (as of the idea submission date).

After preliminary judging, three competitors will be chosen to present their ideas on the day of the main AIC competition, Friday, October 19, 2012.

In order to promote and acknowledge the spirit of creativity, the following cash prizes will be awarded:

• 1st place – $500


• 2nd place – $300


• 3rd place – $200

Individuals or teams can submit ideas, and there is no entry fee. Business plans or prototypes are accepted but are not required. The deadline for young innovators to submit their ideas is Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.

For more information visit www.arcticinno.com/.