The Office of Research and Innovation has launched Explorer Challenge 2.0, an updated version of the 10-year-old competition. Submit ideas by Thursday, Feb. 20.
The Explorer Challenge, originally known as the Strategic Innovation Fund, has supported collaborative and innovative ideas brought forward by the entire Marquette campus: staff, students and faculty. The unique nature of this competition was recognized by the University Economic Development Association with its Award of Excellence in Innovation in 2018.
The University Innovation Council, a cross-campus group of staff, students and faculty, has developed an updated version that is being launched this semester. Explorer Challenge 2.0 builds upon the legacy of collaborative innovation of the prior competitions and focuses on two thematic areas linked to Marquette’s new strategic plan.
In addition to the designated focus areas, this year’s competition will feature a simple one-page proposal summary supplemented by a short pitch presentation that the Innovation Council will use to determine award recommendations. Funded projects will be able to begin in July 2025 or fall 2025.
Details on the application process and support that is available to our campus innovation community to help develop Explorer Challenge 2.0 ideas can be found in the timeline section here.
More information can be found on the Research and Innovation website.
