TechRise

The University of Illinois and TechRise are organizing a startup pitch competition offering a $25,000 prize. The event gives student and local entrepreneurs a chance to win funding and exposure for their ventures. Details on eligibility, dates and judging have drawn interest from the university's startup community as the competition is announced.

NASA is running TechRise, a student challenge open to learners in grades 6 through 12. The program gives school teams the chance to design experiments that fly on high-altitude balloon flights, with awards covering costs for participating schools. Educators are being encouraged to register student teams for the upcoming round.