$10,000 to build your idea

Thursday, 3 September 2026

The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers cut waste, and you could win up to $10,000 to build and test it over six months.

Last year's finalists included a mix of students, researchers, staff, alumni, industry professionals and community members. Three teams walked away with $10,000 each.

You'll need 2 to 5 people, mostly from UON. No team yet? Come to Team Formation on Thursday 17 September and we'll help you find one. You can also enter more than one idea.

$36,000 in total prizes, 3 x $10,000 grants and 3 x $2,000 prizes.

Applications close Sunday 27 September, 5pm.

uongrandchallenge.com

Circular Economy Grand Challenge Timeline


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