Arctic Innovation Competition submission deadline Feb. 27
Jan. 21, 2026
The Arctic Innovation Competition is accepting ideas for 2026. The ҹɫ¸£Àû College of Business and Security Management hosts the competition with a presenting sponsorship from Usibelli Coal Mine.
The competition invites innovators from North America to present new and innovative solutions, inventions and business ideas that are judged by local engineers and business experts. Over $45,000 will be awarded in cash prizes and scholarships, including awards from Alaska529.
AIC is open to competitors of all ages and is a way for individuals to gain exposure on new business ventures, practice pitching to an audience, or strengthen their idea through feedback from industry professionals. Competitors are divided into three divisions, including (ages 18 and above), and two youth divisions, (ages 13 to 17) and (ages 12 and under), sponsored by Kinross Alaska.
Additional prizes include four $2,000 awarded to Main Division finalists with the best idea in four categories: Arctic, sustainability, climate adaptation and Alaska college student submission. Ideas may fall in more than one category.
The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on Friday, Feb. 27.
To find out more information and submit an idea, visit the . If you have questions about the competition, contact the AIC team at 907-474-6518
or uaf-aic@alaska.edu.