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2016 Children's Prize Announces Winner

Republished from The Children's Prize Foundation Newsletter

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PILOT Innovation Challenge Winners Revealed

The PILOT Innovation Challenge sought ideas that would help local radio and TV broadcasters engage their communities with next generation content through new uses of current technology, or utilize wholly new or emerging technologies.

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Boston startup, Oncolinx wins $1 Million in 43North Competition

Oncolinx, in conjunction with the National Cancer Institute is developing the next generation of targeted cancer therapies: antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Oncolinx ADCs carry a patented, immune-activating drug payload called the Azonafide directly, and exclusively, to cancer cells, and not healthy cells, thereby avoiding many of the adverse side-effects of chemotherapy.

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43North Finalists Announced

Each year, the 43North business competition awards $5 million in cash prizes and services to some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups from around the globe.  Awards include a one $1 million grand prize, six $500,000 prizes and four $250,000 prizes.

43North is part of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion initiative, which is driving new economic opportunities...

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Meet the Finalists in the 2016 Collegiate Inventors Competition

The Collegiate Inventors Competition® is a unique competition that can take your invention to the next level through networking, marketing exposure, mentorship and more!

Since 1990, with the help of our sponsors, we have awarded more than $1 million to students nationwide.

Meet the students who will compete in Washington D.C., and find out why their inventions stand out among this year’s most...

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Winners Announced in First Annual Paradigm Challenge

In partnership with the Red Cross, The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that inspires youth innovation to address important social issues. The first annual Challenge sought to generate new ideas to prevent injuries and fatalities from home fires—America’s #1 disaster threat.

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KaBOOM! Announces 'Play Everywhere Challenge' Winners

$1M Competition Helps Kids Access Innovative Play Spaces

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Gallery of Finalists in KaBOOM! Play Everywhere Challenge

Countless studies have shown that play is critical to the health and well-being of kids, and cities are increasingly recognizing the urgency of designing communities for kids and their families. Too many kids across the U.S.— especially those in low-income neighborhoods— are not getting the play they need to thrive.

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