01/22/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2026 11:49
Applications are open for the 2026 Brewed Ideas Challenge, a Shark Tank-style pitch competition that gives students the chance to turn their ideas into reality.
Applications are due by midnight on Friday, Jan. 30. The pitch event will take place Friday, April 24.
Finalists will participate in the Brewed Ideas Bootcamp, receive one-on-one mentorship from an expert at Brady Corporation, take part in brainstorming sessions and pitch practice, and compete in a pitch event for a share of $27,000 in seed funding.
The challenge is made possible through a partnership with Brady Corporation.
Apply online. Email , director of innovation in the 707 Hub, with any questions.