The 2022 edition of Wege Prize will showcase the finalists’ work in a May 20 streaming presentation with global attendance, at 10:00 a.m. eastern time. The finalists selected this month are drawn from a global field representing 70 academic institutions in 29 countries with students active in almost 100 areas of academic study.
This year, the competing teams have access to a larger roster of skilled judges worldwide and a dedicated program coordinator. Read on to learn about these new additions to the Wege Prize team!
Fifteen of the original 31 teams currently remain in the competition, having recently been selected by the judges to advance on to the third phase of Wege Prize 2022.
155 college/university students from around the world—representing 97 unique academic disciplines and 70 different institutions from 29 countries around the world—are developing bold ideas for a better future in Wege Prize 2022
Kendall college of art and design of Ferris State University (KCAD) announces winners of Wege Prize 2021, and plans for growth, bigger prize purse following award of 5-year grant extension.
A team of students from Ghana and Costa Rica wins first prize and $15,000 with transformative concept turning wood waste into mushroom production.
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) Announces Finalists in Wege Prize 2021 Design Competition. Student teams from Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, Malawi, and Chile present innovative approaches to address global problems in ways that transform the economy.
These 11 teams are composed of 55 students who are promising future innovators committed to providing solutions for the world’s most pressing problems, and they are addressing a wide variety of challenges in their immediate surroundings or communities.
175 college/university students from around the world—representing 27 countries, 88 academic institutions, and 114 unique academic disciplines—are developing bold ideas for a better future in Wege Prize 2021
Rather than a single submission deadline, Wege Prize 2020 is broken down into a manageable multiphase progression. As the required deliverables increase in scope and complexity, built-in feedback loops at each phase act as a support system, connecting teams directly with the judges who are evaluating their work.
When it comes to naming a winner each year, Wege Prize judges are looking for the solution that inspires the greatest hope for real-world success. But what exactly does that mean?
Rather than a single submission deadline, Wege Prize 2021 is broken down into a manageable multiphase progression. As the required deliverables increase in scope and complexity, built-in feedback loops at each phase act as a support system, connecting teams directly with the judges who are evaluating their work.
So, you're building a dynamic transdisciplinary team for Wege Prize 2020 and you're excited to tackle some truly wicked problems while competing for over $30,000 USD in total cash prizes. But did you know that your first step—applying for Wege Prize 2020—is easy? We'll show you how!
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Team of students studying in Uganda and the United States wins top prize of $15,000 USD with a proposal to transform one of the world’s most invasive plants into a biodegradable raw material that could help make single-use plastic products obsolete.
The international student teams redesigning the way we produce and consume will share their ideas with the world on May 29.
Everywhere we look, the dominant narrative seems to be one of divisiveness and polarization. But, one group of college and university students from around the globe is proof positive that the spirit of collaboration is alive and well.
Global Student Design Competition Ignites Game-Changing Sustainable Solutions with Over $30,000 USD in Prize Money
Five innovative solutions to redesign the way we produce and consume set to compete for $30K at the 2019 Wege Prize Awards on May 1, 2019.
Remaining teams working to address barriers to real-world implementation as they evolve their ideas.
Meet the bold student innovators tackling some of the world’s biggest problems!
