What are Innovative Challenge Programs?

Following Blue Sky ideation or targeted toward a specified goal, Innovation Challenge Programs integrate the full spectrum of APEX offerings. The challenge begins with APEX data analytics and matching-learning tools to identify technologies and teams/partnerships. This team formation phase also makes use of our APEX national outreach program to access networks of academic institutions and non-traditional businesses that are engaged in a technology area. The process uses Prize Competition Authorities (10 USC 2374a, 15 USC 3719) and pitch day concepts.