Global Challenge Lab
Offers a virtual innovation sprint supporting teams building practical solutions through structured mentoring and milestone-driven challenges.
The Global Challenge Lab 2026 is a 14-day virtual innovation sprint run by Imperial College London's Imperial Enterprise Lab, taking place July 14-30, 2026. Applications opened May 15, 2026 and close June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The programme kicks off July 10, 2026 with a virtual orientation, followed by the sprint phase during which teams collaborate to develop entrepreneurial solutions across fou…
Innovation challenges across four tracks — Climate and Sustainability, Health and Technology, Space and Security, and Smart Cities — open to Imperial-affiliated student teams.
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