2021 Schedule

Revised following weather impacts

Tuesday, January 19

Virtual Launch (information session), registration open

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February 4, 12 pm to 1:30 pm 

Film Screening and Challenge to Students

Growing Solutions to Food Insecurity

A Virtual Film Screening Event

Click to RSVP

Hosted by KLRN Public Television and EPIcenter

Sponsored by CPS Energy and Itron
In partnership with SA Smart, SAMSAT, Communities in Schools-San Antonio, Alpheus Media, Disco Learning Media, and
The University of Texas at Austin

A great opportunity for students to generate ideas for the competition

 

RESCHEDULED: Friday, MARCH 5

Competition Clinic Online

Required Attendance

Bring Your Proposal Pitch Deck!  Problem, Solution, Narrative/Rationale​

(or we'll help you make one).

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RESCHEDULED: Friday, March 26

Proposal Pitch Deck due​.

Slides: Problem, Solution, Narrative/Rationale.

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RESCHEDULED: Friday, April 9

Research Pitch Deck due​

Slides: Problem, Solution, How it Works,

Technical Research, Market Research.

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RESCHEDULED: Friday, April 16

Finalists announced.

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RESCHEDULED: Monday, April 19

through Friday, May 14 (no change to original end date)

Mentor-based online coaching for finalists.

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Thursday, May 20

Final Pitch Deck due.  Revise prior slides; add Team and Next Steps slides.

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End of May (TBD)

Competition Day Online

Team Presentations

Teacher and Student Panel

Awarding of Mayor's Smart City Cup and other awards

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June and Forward

Ongoing mentor-based coaching for selected winning teams interested in pursuing implementation.