<p>The Conrad Challenge is an annual global student innovation competition hosted by Space Center Houston and presented by Equinor, open to high-school students aged 13-18 working in teams. Teams identify a real-world problem and design a product or business concept across categories spanning aerospace, cyber-technology, energy and environment, and health and nutrition.</p><ul><li>Open to students aged 13-18 globally; each team has 2-5 members and must include a coach aged 18 or older.</li><li>Three phases per cycle: Activation Stage (August-October), Innovation Stage (October-January), and the in-person Innovation Summit held in April at Space Center Houston, Texas.</li><li>2025-2026 cycle: Phase 1 begins 28 August 2025; Innovation Summit held 22-25 April 2026.</li><li>Teams advance by submitting proposals, videos, and business plans for expert review at each phase.</li><li>Prizes include international travel to the Innovation Summit, college scholarships, and recognition from industry partners.</li></ul><p>Registration and deliverables are submitted via the official Conrad Challenge website. Entry is free.</p>