The annual Innovation Works Competition will take place Nov. 7-9, in partnership with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, offering a fast-paced, interdisciplinary hackathon experience with cash prizes and a Lockheed Martin facility tour for the winning team.
This year’s theme challenges students to design technologies for a future moon base, developing innovative solutions that enable life and work on the lunar surface, from habitat systems and power generation to mobility and communication.
During the 48-hour, in-person event, teams will collaborate, prototype, and pitch their solutions to judges from Lockheed Martin, WSU, and industry partners. Teams must include three to four current Wichita State students, and students from all majors are encouraged to participate.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams:
- $5,000 for first place
- $2,000 for second place
- $1,000 for third place
The winning team will also receive an exclusive opportunity to tour a Lockheed Martin facility and meet with engineers and technologists shaping the future of space exploration.
Teams must register by Nov. 1. For more information, rules and registration details, visit wsuinnovationworks.com or contact jared.goering@wichita.edu.