Freeman AI Innovation Challenge with BoodleBox

The Freeman School is partnering with BoodleBox to launch the Freeman AI Innovation Challenge with BoodleBox, a 48‑hour AI venture sprint for undergraduate and graduate students, running April 21–24, 2026.

Over three days, individual students and/or student teams will use AI (powered by BoodleBox) to design innovative solutions to real student‑life or business problems. You won’t know the exact challenge until the kickoff workshop—but you’ll have plenty of time and support over the following 48 hours to define the problem, develop an AI-enabled solution, and submit a structured application.  

Teams will work in BoodleBox and compete for selection as one of the top three finalists, who will pitch live on Friday, April 24, to a panel of judges.

Cash prizes: 
1st place: $5,000 
2nd place: $2,500 
3rd place: $1,500