Prize for the top Student Project at MetroLab Network member universities/colleges
Live Pitch Competition with expert reviewers from Cities, Civic Organizations, and Academia
Opportunity to publicize projects and be featured in a MetroLab Innovation of the Month article
Application Open
Application Closes
Application Evaluation Period
Finalists are Notified
Student Cup Final at the MetroLab Summit
We are looking for projects that provide New Analysis, Policy, or Technical Insights to Civic Challenges.
Civic challenges include improving government, community services, social services; creating new mobility options; rethinking urban spaces; improving public health, and more.
Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate that research responded to a community-identified issue,
We will prioritize projects done in partnership with a civic partner (i.e. a state or local government or agency, a regional or neighborhood civic association, or a non-profit focused on community engagement or service delivery).
We will prioritize projects that have produced or will have measurable impact for the community.