About the CIC

The Convergence Innovation Competition (CIC) recognizes student innovation and entrepreneurship where teams respond to global challenges and opportunities. Winning entries will include innovative and viable product and service ideas. CIC entries can be based on class projects, student research projects, as well as personal hobbies and interests.

Previous CIC teams have gone on to launch, commercialization, other competitions, as well as internship and job opportunities strengthened by their competition experience. CIC Asia runs annually and is organized by the Institute for People and Technology (IPaT).

Quick Links

• Competition Timeline
• Areas of Interest
• What to submit and how to submit
• Judging Criteria

The Convergence Innovation Competition will be held in a hybrid format with a virtual, asynchronous first round judging, a synchronous semi-finalist round, and an in-person final round held in Vietnam on November 23.

Prizes

Competition finalists are invited to the Future Tech Forum to pitch their projects during the conference and receive travel support to the competition event held in Vietnam. Competition winners will receive US$2,000 along with an invitation to Atlanta to pitch their project to local innovation experts and angel investors. The finalist will also be offered a golden ticket to the Create-X Startup Launch program and/or a semester-long internship in Atlanta.

Please note: Cash prizes will be dispersed in-person during the final competition event. Co-funding is required for participation in Create-X Startup Launch or internship program. Travel entry visas may be required and are the responsibility of individual team members.

Have questions?

If you have any questions regarding the CIC event and wish to contact us, please feel free to send an email us at cic@gatech.edu.