Three-year sponsorship will enhance the Conrad Challenge and student access
Space Center Houston is excited to announce Equinor as the title sponsor of the Conrad Challenge, the world’s most highly regarded global STEM innovation and entrepreneurship competition, and the presenting sponsor of the Energy & Environment track within the competition.
“We are thrilled to have Equinor as the title sponsor of the Conrad Challenge,” said William T. Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston. “Equinor shares in our vision for the Challenge which is to promote collaborative, student-centered, real-world learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Now in its 19th year, the Conrad Challenge brings together youth teams aged 13-18 to present innovative solutions across four categories: Aerospace & Aviation, Cyber-Technology & Security, Energy & Environment, and Health & Nutrition. A special category for 2024-2025 is Currents of Change: The Water Challenge, which dares students to help communities worldwide tackle water equity, purity, and efficiency.
“STEM education and innovation is crucial to our everyday lives,” said Chris Golden, senior vice president and US country manager at Equinor. “Searching for better is part of our purpose at Equinor, so we’re honored and excited to partner with Space Center Houston to empower the next generation of innovators in their search for better solutions for all.”
Throughout the year-long competition, teams are paired with subject matter experts and given access to resources to help create commercially viable innovations as they advance through four rounds of the Challenge.
Since its inception, the Conrad Challenge has engaged over 1,000 schools from all 50 U.S. states and 72 countries, reinforcing the commitment to diversity and global representation. The 2023-2024 competition saw record-breaking participation with over 3,400 students involved.
Registration for the 2024-2025 Conrad Challenge is open until Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. EDT. To register and learn more, visit www.conradchallenge.org.
