UNC Makeathon

Are you a creative problem solver? Have you ever worked on a class project and wondered if it could be turned into a business? If so, The Carolina Challenge Makeathon is for you, grad or undergrad alike.

The Carolina Challenge Makeathon is a creative, cross-campus competition which accelerates innovative ideas into physical and digital prototypes that promote positive social impact. Students will form academically diverse teams of 3-5 members who will compete in one of two tracks: digital or physical product development. They will have special access to on-campus makerspaces, app labs, workshops, and expert mentors to design, reiterate, and enhance their products, business models, and pitches. The Makeathon culminates in a final pitch event where students and other expert judges vote to determine which teams win over $10,000 in cash and other prizes and opportunities.

Want to join in on the fun but don’t know where to start? Join us for our team building workshop. You’ll get the chance to mingle with other makers, strike up conversations, explore ideas and form teams. Find out more online at Makeathon.unc.edu.

Interested in participating? Apply for the week-long event at  Makeathon.unc.edu. Applications are due Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Learn more about the schedule, rules, and other FAQs at Makeathon.unc.edu.