<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>2026-2027 cycle: Activation Stage 27 August to 29 October 2026, Innovation Stage 29 October 2026 to 7 January 2027, Innovation Summit 21 to 24 April 2027.</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. The Activation Stage has no entry cost; the Innovation Stage costs USD 499 per team.</p>