Current Competition
SIPA’s Annual Global Policy Challenge consists of three rounds of increasingly demanding competition. The rounds correspond approximately with the “concept,” “design” and “prototype and pilot” phases of enterprise development.
Timeline for Academic Year 2024 Competition (September 2023 - April 2024)
Round One Deadline: Applications Due
Teams submit an application describing an innovative idea that leverages technology and/or data to advance a public policy objective focused on the themes of: (1) Geopolitical Stability; (2) Democratic Resilience; (3) Climate and Sustainable Development; (4) Inclusive Prosperity and Macroeconomics Stability. Note: one team will be selected to focus one of these areas on Brazil. Other teams may focus on geographies across the globe.
Semi-finalists Announced
Semi-finalists selected by a committee of Columbia faculty and technology entrepreneurs.
Semi-finalists Bootcamp
Bootcamp sessions in prototyping, financial planning, and pitching/storytelling will be available for semi-finalists.
Round Two: Business Model Canvas, Semi-Finalist Pitches
This stage includes semifinalist pitches and announcement of finalists by a committee of CU faculty and technology entrepreneurs.