Projects and competitions

Driving collaborative innovation for impact

Explore our competitions and projects that empower University of Maryland students to tackle real-world challenges.
In progress
Society

School safety

The topic for the inaugural 2025 Xperience Competition.

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In progress
Climate

Team Crossfire

Multidisciplinary team for the $11M XPRIZE Wildfire Competition.

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In progress
Climate

Smart Living Canopy Competition

Architecture design competition for the IDEA Factory terrace.

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Upcoming
Health

Mental health

The topic for the upcoming 2026 Xperience Competition.

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Complete
Food and water

DeliXious Labs

Food incubator in the IDEA Factory café space.

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