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Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategies

University System of Georgia

USG Innovation Competition

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April 5 - 6, 2027

“Georgia’s brightest minds. One bold challenge. Endless possibilities.”

The University System of Georgia invites student innovators to compete in the USG Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition—a dynamic, two-day (April 5 - 6) event where creativity, strategy, and entrepreneurial spirit take center stage. Each USG institution will select one team of up to five student creators to represent them in this system-wide challenge. Teams will pitch their original ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win the USG Innovation & Entrepreneurship Trophy, cash prizes, mentorship from industry experts, and access to top institutional accelerators. 

Competition Information & Resources

The following information shown and listed - including 1. Guest Registration, 2. Team Information, 3. Introduction Video Clip, 4. Hotel Accommodations, 5. Parking Information, 6. Team Needs Template, and 7. Event Program - correspond to the upcoming deadlines communicated with the institutional representatives for the USG Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition.

 1. Guest Registration for USG I&E Competition

Information regarding guest registration which is required to attend the USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is forthcoming. 

2. Team Information & 3. Introduction Video Clip Requests

Team Information

Accessible Format

Deadline
Institution Name
  • Single line

March 11
Team Name
  • Single line

March 11
Team Project - Short Description
  • One sentence

March 11
Team Project - Long Description
  • 100 words max

March 11
Team Logo & Main University Logo 
  • Both horizontal & vertical layouts (if applicable)
  • Vector-based files (preferably EPS) or PNG

March 11
Team Photo
  • File type: JPEG, PNG

March 11
Team Introduction - Video Clip
  • Name files as: InstitutionName-Resolution.FileType
  • Preferred resolution: 4k (3840x2160)
  • Minimum resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)
  • Audio within video should not exceed -6dB
  • Preferred file type: ProRes (.mov)
  • Minimum file type is H.264 (.mp4)
  • For slides, horizontal 1920x1080 PNGs are preferred

March 18

4. Hotel Accommodations

Information regarding hotel accommodations forthcoming. 

5. Parking Information

Information regarding parking information forthcoming. 

6. Team Needs Template

Please review and use the provided 2027 USG Competition Team Needs Template. 

7. Event Program

Please use the following link 2026 USG I&E Competition Program to view the competition program that outlined the two-day event and featured the schedule of preliminary pitches and finalist presentations along with the team information showcasing our students from across all 25 USG institutions. 

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