Every county, on the map
Every county sent at least one idea. Stars mark the counties with winners so far.
These ideas are just getting started.
A deadline doesn’t end an idea. Across the state, students and educators are already turning theirs into lunch clubs and tutoring programs, food drives and film projects, apps and inventions. We can’t wait to see what they build next.
Winners will be invited to meet each other, get coaching from our team, and map out real next steps. Those who commit to an ambitious plan, and then deliver on it, can earn up to $10,000 more to bring their ideas to life.
Sent us an idea? Watch your inbox.
Judges are reviewing every entry. You’ll get an email with your decision and written feedback.
Missed it? We’ll be back next year!
Hold on to your idea and keep working on it. A good idea doesn’t need a contest to be real, and we can’t wait to see it next time.
¡Lo logramos!
El NC Idea Challenge 2026 cerró a la medianoche del lunes 5 de octubre, con 1,000 ideas de los 100 condados de Carolina del Norte. ¡Gracias! Y esto es solo el comienzo: estas ideas apenas empiezan. Los jueces están revisando cada inscripción, y recibirás un correo con la decisión y comentarios por escrito. ¿No alcanzaste a participar? ¡Volveremos el próximo año!