CompetitionOpenAir Collective
An annual global student competition to design new approaches for removing greenhouse gases, with finalists pitching in New York City.
- Location
- Global (virtual)
- Terms
- Unpaid
Competitions that are unpaid
4 competitions that are unpaid. 1 is taking applications now.
4 programs1 open now4 hosts
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Competition
CompetitionExceptional Ventures
A pitch competition for consumer-facing longevity startups at The Longevity Show in London, run with Exceptional Ventures.
- Location
- London, UK
- Terms
- Unpaid
Competition
Multiple universities (UPenn, NYU, Illinois, Columbia, etc.)
Showcase your innovation and compete for cash prizes and resources.
- Location
- United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
CompetitionImpact, Value, and Sustainable Business Initiative at the Wharton School
A year-long competition for graduate students focused on ESG investing.
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Terms
- Unpaid
What it looks like
Competitions reward teams and individuals through a judged process.
Who it is for: founders, researchers, and builders with a project to show.
What you get: prize money, investment, visibility, and introductions to judges and sponsors.
How people get in: a submission before a deadline, then judging rounds.
The programs here say they do not pay participants. What you get is access, training, and a network rather than money.
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- The Longevity Show Pitch CompetitionExceptional Ventures
LIC Start-Up Innovation CatalystLongevity Investors
Longevity Global NYC AI x Longevity Pitch CompetitionLongevity Global
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Dorm Room Fund Scout ProgramFirst Round Capital
AmplifyHer Ventures Investor Fellows ProgramAmplifyHer Ventures
Questions people ask
Which unpaid competitions are open now?
1 of the 4 is taking applications now, including OpenAir Carbon Removal Challenge. Open programs are listed first above.
Can I join unpaid competitions remotely?
0 of the 4 run fully remotely, 1 mix remote and in-person time, and 1 run in person. 2 do not say.
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