GET THE FIRST LOOK AT FUTURE INNOVATIONS

Students in the Conrad Challenge create innovative solutions to real-world challenges while preparing for success in a global workplace. The Challenge encourages creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial collaboration among teams worldwide.

Each year, we invite individuals to serve as online Judges in industry, government, research, and academia to develop future innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

BECOME A JUDGE: GET UPDATES AND JOIN OUR ELITE PANEL

Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Judge for the 2024-2025 Conrad Challenge and help shape the future of innovation.

Submitting this form will add you to the Conrad Challenge email database and allow you to be considered for a judging role.

BENEFITS

  • EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

    Equip high school students with the knowledge, confidence, social skills, and tools to lead change and improve our world. Express your knowledge and sense of mission as a coach to high-potential student teams.

  • GLOBAL PROBLEM-SOLVING

    Inspire students from across the globe to think bigger. The Conrad Challenge creates out-of-the-box solutions about what is possible in our communities and on our planet.

  • STEM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & RECRUITMENT PIPELINE

    Complex, dynamic industries need capable leaders who can build on demonstrated skills and experience. The Conrad Challenge is a crucible for future leaders and a recruitment pipeline for companies seeking bright, young professionals eager to pursue internships and entry-level positions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Judge online in January and February 2025 using our simple platform that lets you review and save your progress as you go!

  • Review and score submissions from 3-5 student teams online, providing feedback before the deadline. The process takes 10-20 hours, and you'll help shape the next generation of innovators.

  • Enjoy Conrad Challenge training and resources, including our new Ten Innovation Questions format.

  • Use the provided rubric to give thoughtful, constructive, and age-appropriate feedback on each project.

  • Agree to confidentiality terms that protect students’ intellectual property.

 

“I received the projects to review from The Conrad Challenge. What to say... Those kids leave me speechless. They are very passionate and professional. If I look back at myself at their age, I'm not sure I'd have been able to participate in such a competition. The way they manage technical and science-based ideas, coupled with a very concrete sense for entrepreneurship, is surprising.” - Edoardo Faltoni, 2020-2021 Conrad Challenge Judge