Explore Innovation Resources

17 Rooms is an innovative approach to tackling the interconnected economic, social, and environmental challenges affirmed by all countries in 2015 as the world’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Aresty Research Center at Rutgers–New Brunswick connects undergraduate students with faculty to conduct research together. Here, you can work alongside the best minds in your field while putting your own theories to the test.

The Collegiate Wind Competition aims to prepare undergraduate students from multiple disciplines to enter the wind energy workforce by providing real-world wind energy experience.

e-Fest is a three-day event that brings together the top 25 teams from a national pool of online business plan submissions. e-Fest features four competitions, professional development workshops, presentations from prominent business leaders, and a keynote presentation.

EnergyTech UP aims to cultivate the next generation of energy innovators while accelerating the transfer of energy technologies to market. Multidisciplinary student teams develop and present a business plan that leverages National Laboratory-developed or other high-potential energy technologies, including university-developed technologies or other technologies of interest to student competitors.

A Minor in Entrepreneurship augments all disciplines and expands career options and professional development. Virtually any position can utilize the learning goals.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Collegiate Competition (GCC) invites teams from collegiate institutions to develop real-world geothermal solutions while competing for cash prizes and gaining resume experience in the renewable energy industry. Students of all majors, minors, and career paths are encouraged to participate.

A global competition for students with entrepreneurial minds, a growing business, and a desire to connect, the GSEA Awards offers chosen applicants exposure and networking opportunities with top entrepreneurs in their respective fields.

HackHERS is Rutgers Women in Computer Science's annual 24 hour hackathon. Our mission is to support and nurture women* in tech by hosting Rutgers' premiere hackathon addressing issues of the gender gap in technology. Expect a weekend full of workshops, mentorship, tech talks, social activities, and more!

HackRU is a 24-hour hackathon at Rutgers University. We welcome hundreds of students to join us in building awesome tech projects. Industry experts and mentors help foster an atmosphere of learning through tech-talks and one-on-one guidance.

This exciting event brings together students, postdocs, young professionals, healthcare experts, and tech enthusiasts interested in innovation, digital solutions, and health systems to tackle pressing healthcare challenges. Participants will collaborate to design and build technology projects from scratch with opportunities for workshops, personalized mentorship, and engaging activities.

The Hult Prize is a global startup program that challenges young people to build for-profit businesses that create measurable social and environmental impact. Since 2010, it has grown into one of the world’s largest student movements for social entrepreneurship, engaging millions of participants in more than 130 countries.

The Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC) invites student teams to develop case studies on hydropower’s role in a renewable energy future, partner with industry professionals, and conduct educational events.

Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), I-Corps is an immersive training program helping innovators transition their technology concepts from the lab to the marketplace. During I-Corps, teams explore the commercial potential of their research/innovation through structured “customer discovery” interviews with key stakeholders.

This focused 10-week summer program pairs students with partners across government, industry, non-profit, and small business/start-up sectors, ensuring interns develop a multidisciplinary toolkit essential for career paths in research, analytics, consulting, data analysis, and project management.