QUT Faculty of Science - National Science Week Innovation Challenge

The Faculty of Science is hosting a friendly competition for high school students in years 9 and 10. Attendees will work in small teams alongside QUT students and industry mentors to develop creative solutions to presented problems. 

During this one-day on-campus experience on Friday 9 August 2024, students will be inspired, collaborate, learn from Industry and present a solution for judging. Everything needed will be provided on the day.

Why compete?

• A team-based activity related to National Science Week
• Collaboration with current QUT students
• Meet and learn from industry mentors
• Lightening talks from QUT academics
• Problem-solving, sharing ideas, effective networking
• Catering and great prizes are included. 

Key dates

• 24 July 2024: Expressions of interest close
• 1 August 2024: Information pack to schools
• 9 August 2024 (8:30am to 5:00pm): Innovation Challenge!

Register your expression of interest online. 

Challenge Topics and Prizes

There will be multiple challenging topics to choose from so students are sure to find a topic to meet their interests. Challenges will align with the National Science Week theme and judging criteria are based on creativity, relevance, practicality, and execution of the solution - with great prizes on offer!  

Eligibility and Terms and Conditions 

Team registrations are to come from one person at the school, preferably a teacher.

To compete in QUT’s National Science Week Innovation Challenge, students must be:

• In years 9 or 10 and enrolled in high school as a full-time student
• Have permission from their teacher, school and guardian.

The Team must:

• Consist of three to four students in total, from the same school
• Be accompanied by an adult teacher/mentor to QUT on the day of the Innovation Challenge.

Teams can consist of any combination of students enrolled in Year 9 and Year 10 and one school can register up to two teams.