Hurricane Innovation Prize

Are you ready to compete?

We’re seeking the greatest student-led innovation created at the University of Miami.

This innovation can be an invention or a prototype. Most of all, it needs to be new, unique, and intended to solve a real-world problem. And importantly, it needs to be led by students.

Hurricane Innovation Prize takes place on April 4, 2025 at Notre Dame.

Application Requirements

Team information for all members up to 3 students
Tell us about your idea in a tweet (280 characters)
An unedited video pitch that is 2 minutes or less
A completed business model canvas
A basic pitch deck – we recommend using the Sequoia Capital template

Deadline to Submit

Applications must be submitted by January 18, 2025

Winner will be announced at the pitch competition.

Judging Criteria

Idea Novelty

Idea validity, novelty, and potential social impact. Does the idea introduce a new technology, process, or business model?

Business Model

Value proposition, cost structure, key resources, customer discovery and validation, as well as product or service development strength.

Entrepreneurship

Future vision, team commitment and culture, team expertise and knowledge, and pitch delivery.

Likelihood

Probability of becoming a successful business, competitive advantage, and probability of receiving investment.

Ready to compete?

Complete registration now!

Need help you with application?

All UM students can receive free help from The Launch Pad – UM’s Entrepreneurship Center. Register for an account and request a meeting with us here!

Team Eligibility Requirements

Teams must be composed of up to 3 degree-seeking, undergraduate or graduate students all of which must be enrolled at University of Miami during the academic year of the competition.

At least one of the team members must be a full time enrolled.

Teams must have received less than $25K in funding, and earned less than $100K in gross revenue.