Highlighting student-led innovation across the Southeast to promote a sustainable and resilient future.

Student Projects

Compete and collaborate with students from across the Southeast

Monetary Prizes

1st place: $2,000
2nd place: $1,000
3rd place: $750
4th place: $500
5th place: $500

Interdisciplinary Judges

Experts from academia, climate science, industry, policy and more

Apply today to be among 25 finalists to showcase at the Super South Summit Capstone Challenge. Five will be chosen to present their submissions on April 1, 2026.

January 1

Applications Open

March 15 (Extension)

Submission Now Closed

March 17

Participant Selection in Process

March 31 and April 1

Super South Exhibition

2026

Eligibility

Projects must address sustainable innovation and impact

Open to undergraduate and graduate teams from accredited Southeastern U.S. institutions

Projects must be completed in the last academic year (Summer 2025, Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)

At least one team member must be present at Super South Summit to be eligible to be among the 5 finalists

Each student may submit only one project poster

Evaluation Criteria:

All submissions will be judged on the basis of their potential for real impact on sustainability their innovativeness, and the clarity and visual appeal of their presentation.

Project
Impact on climate resiliency: is this a problem worth solving? How effectively does the project address this issue?

Innovation
Originality of subject and proposed solution.

Poster
Clarity, legibility and visual appeal.