Now Accepting Submissions for CIE Innovation Quest 2026

ODIN award winners hold their $15,000 check on stage
ODIN secured first place and a $15,000 prize at the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s annual Innovation Quest for their portable headset that tracks eye movements to diagnose concussions. The contest allows Cal Poly students to pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges, aiming to secure startup funding. From left: Karen Tillman, Connor Heffler, Jack Denger, Cory Garlinghouse, James Bell, Jeremy Tai and Thomas Katona.

Have an idea you’ve been building, coding, designing or prototyping? Cal Poly’s Innovation Quest (iQ) competition is open to students of all majors and is awarding $15,000 to the top student innovators — and it could be you!

What’s in it for you?

  • Compete for $15K in startup funding
  • Gain valuable feedback from industry experts
  • Join a 21-year legacy of student entrepreneurs

Interested in learning more? Attend our first info session on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 6-7 p.m. in the Hatchery (02, 206).

Apply by March 13 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/4jDX09W 

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