09/23/2026
🚨 Colorado students: this is your chance to take on a real-world technology challenge—and put your ideas in front of industry leaders.
The 2026 Ron Rizzuto Innovation Challenge is bringing together emerging talent from across Colorado to tackle one of the biggest questions facing technology today:
How can we restore trust in an increasingly connected world?
Build a team. Develop an original solution. Work alongside an industry mentor. Present your ideas to media + technology leaders.
🏆 $6,000 in cash prizes
🤝 Mentorship from industry professionals
💡 Real-world innovation experience
🌐 Connections that can extend far beyond the competition
Teams of 3–5 students are encouraged. Teams must be graduate-student-led, and students from all disciplines are welcome.
Applications close September 25.
Your idea could be the one we’re talking about next.