Science Discovery Zone

Hack The World is a three-week hackathon that empowers the creation of real-world solutions to global challenges aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by solving real-world problems!

Applications close in TWO DAYS 🚨 check the link in our bio for more info + to apply

Get ready to Hack the World ⚡️

This November, Hack The World is back with a three-week innovation challenge to ideate, prototype, and pitch real-world solutions to global problems.

Open to all students, the program entails an in-depth exploration of global issues through collaborative research and solution ideation, leading to the creation of early mockups.

🌎 This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

——Learn more and apply today via the link in our bio

🔬 students, apply your training in chemistry and biology to tackle a real-world issue

🌱 be part of a team building sustainable solutions

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 work directly with the team at and their industry partners

💰 recieve a 325 stipend for your participation*

——— apply through the link in our bio by SEPT 30, 2025 🚨

*see the application form for eligibility requirements

Incredibly proud of our teams for being short-listed 🎉

Tomorrow, they will compete among other startups within the for the grand prize of $10k! 👀⚡️

🥁The winners of this term’s Innovation Challenge is TMUnity! Congrats to Kyle, Humza, Joachim, and Gavin!

A big thank you to our judges:
✨ Julia, Founder of
✨ Olivia, Founder of Veridocx
✨ Mark, Founder of Epiloid Biotechnology

This program was powered by ! We appreciate the ongoing support in helping us craft meaningful work-integrated experiences for students.

👀 Stay tuned for a behind the scenes recap of the program

🚀 Ready to solve a real-world problem, develop an innovative solution, and get PAID for working on this project? Apply to the SDZ’s Innovation Challenge!

Why join?
💰 $325 stipend for participating
🤝 Connect with industry experts & get tailored support on your project
🔬 Build and strengthen must-have skills for your future

No experience? No problem! If you’re curious, creative & ready to make an impact, we want YOU!
🔗 Link in bio for more info!

Rezwana, founder of , will be pitching in just a few minutes for a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000 at the Pitch Competition for the Penny Appeal Social Innovator Fund!

SaraaSits supports professionals as they navigate career demands while caring for children and aging parents, through a faith-based lens.

Best of luck, Rezwana! 🍀🎉

It’s ! At its core, this initiative celebrates and recognizes that entrepreneurship is for *all*. Everyone has the power to solve the big problems that impact our world and opportunities to be supported should be available to all those looking for it.

The work we do at the SDZ with students, researchers, and members of the community reflect this same vision of meeting people where they are and supporting their journeys to making great impact on the world.

Stay tuned this week for tips on building connections, stories about inspiring innovators, and details about that various programs you could get involved with; no matter where you’re at in your journey.

Have questions? DM us!

Join our 7-day Hack the World hackathon! 🌎
(A collaboration between the IBZ, SDZ, and the CEZ!)

Solve global issues, work in teams, and win 1 of 3 $4,500 prizes! 💰

Plus, all participants get $325. 💵

🔗Apply via link in bio!