The Paradigm Challenge

The Paradigm Challenge is an annual competition that awards up to $100,000 to young innovators who develop creative solutions to real-world challenges. The grand-prize winner receives $100,000, with two first-place winners each receiving $10,000, and dozens of additional prizes down to $200 for finalists. The competition is open to students ages 4-18 globally and aims to inspire civic-minded problem solving.

Open to individuals ages 4 to 18 worldwide, excluding residents of U.S.-sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea). Parental or guardian permission is required for participants under 18.

Entrants must submit an innovative solution to a real-world problem in areas such as home safety, environmental sustainability, or community health. Teams or individuals may enter; no entry fee is required.