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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hello Environmental Changemakers!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I am pleased to announce that
<span style="color:#4E95D9"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2026_environmental_innovation_challenge__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkePUJFKpp$"><span style="color:#4E95D9">the
application for the 2026 Environmental Innovation Challenge is open</span></a></span>! By starting now you will have plenty of time to ask questions and perfect your entry in advance of the deadline on
<b><span style="color:#0070C0"><a href="https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-competitions/eic/"><span style="color:#0070C0">February 9</span></a></span></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The annual <a href="https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-competitions/eic/">
Environmental Innovation Challenge</a> is an exciting extracurricular experience that gives students the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to big problems the world faces related to climate and the environment. The competition is open to undergrad
and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities across the Cascadia Corridor – Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia, as well as Alaska.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We have a variety of resources and events available to help student teams prepare their EIC application:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Info Sessions </span>
</b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Virtual | Wednesday, January 21, 3 – 3:45 PM<br>
Register for Zoom link: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/HgNjtcj32ieUZQhJXy8hdT/Info-Session*253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeGGSGBSo$">
https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/HgNjtcj32ieUZQhJXy8hdT/Info-Session%253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Virtual | Friday, January 23, 12:00 – 12:45 PM<br>
Register for Zoom link: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/jMWREtzWixB9yhwCNUtCcn/Info-Session*253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeGIA-a3E$">
https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/jMWREtzWixB9yhwCNUtCcn/Info-Session%253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In-Person</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> | Tuesday, February 3, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (stay for Team Tuesday directly after!)<br>
Register: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/NZmkFqWDqHf24ifQt8wzYP/Info-Session*253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeHgpEHgO$">
https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/NZmkFqWDqHf24ifQt8wzYP/Info-Session%253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Find inspiration for an EIC idea at these events:<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/dAu7Hs9YzaFfjo4UhKoJDw/Climate-*252B-Sustainability-Idea-Jam__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeIXppvpO$">Climate
+ Sustainability Idea Jam</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thursday, January 22 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/WyNHHehCC7y2Y8qN47FKVA/Carbon-Removal-in-Washington-State-and-Beyond-Workshop__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeFxE4O7z$">Carbon
Removal Workshop</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.25in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday, January 30 at 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Form a Team, Find a Team</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="disc">
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Connect with potential team members or find a team to join by attending our weekly
<b><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/discover/events?is_global=2&tags=teamtuesdays__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkePlCH_JR$" target="_blank">Team Tuesday lunch meetups</a></b>.
Past EIC entries will be available to view during these in-person events. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Attend<b> <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/cVpkGpe3put5a5SDoiVyeD/Ignite-*252B-Unite*253A-WE-Lead-*252B-Society-of-Women-Engineers-__;JSUl!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeBFkNtd_$">
Ignite + Unite</a></b>, Wednesday, January 15 at 4 pm – 6 pm<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Attend <b><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/VDB5UjqLEXzW9kSTSdjWY2/Team-Building-*252B-Networking-Night__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeLZy7VeV$">Team
Building and Networking Night</a></b>, Tuesday, January 20 at 7 pm – 8:30 pm<br>
Join us for the largest team building and networking event of the year directly following the Science and Technology Showcase!
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Check this <b><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/page/alaska-airlines-environmental-innovation-challenge__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!geK97V6GI7RWl3QnTtFHlGVRA82CQu0IkWpzBRZo8ilAMZaJ_u5jomYiYVt0-73vIl3lkqDQLQus$" target="_blank">EIC
"Form a Team” page</a></b> for students looking for team members and/or teams to join<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Resources<br>
<br>
Learn about Past Participants and Prize Winners</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/page/yearbook-alaska-airlines-environmental-innovation-challenge__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeDnBRCqu$">View
the EIC “yearbook” page</a> all the way back to 2018 for full lists of participating teams and a snapshot of what they were working on. Read about the winning projects from the
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/medium.com/foster-school-of-business/2025-environmental-innovation-challenge-3b878408c6de__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeA4pYpIA$">
2025</a> and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uwbuerkcenter.medium.com/waste-reduction-shines-at-2024-alaska-airlines-environmental-innovation-challenge-aa05f078e4e6__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!j-rTS0QDyAJH1o4gS-ataA2rmqr2d3HcIsDp94RqYzh5aN0yy2M3IfyURxDEYf2JqtBkeL49ouRn$">
2024</a> Challenges on our blog.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Office Hours with Lauren</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Unclear about the logistics of the competition or the eligibility of your idea?
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Schedule time during my office hours</a> (or email me to schedule) to get your questions answered!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/start-up-resources/">Buerk Center Resource Lab</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Buerk Center has vetted countless startup resources and pulled out what we consider to be the best materials to help you achieve your startup goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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your application today</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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