What is the Spark Challenge?

Chess board with team presenting while judges and guests listen

The Spark Challenge is a campus-wide, corporate-sponsored design competition, hosted by the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in partnership with the ECE Student Society. It is open to all undergraduate students at Purdue University and it is a great resource for them to present their projects to their peers, faculty and corporate partners. It induces networking with representatives from some of the top leading industries in the nation acting as a gateway to prospective employers. It is a great chance for students to collaborate in developing projects and show off their technical skills.

Awards

Award winning students holding certificates

First Place

$2000

Second Place

$1600

Third Place

$1200

People's Choice Award

$800

Important Dates

April 21st 11.59pm - Applications Close

April 24th 11.59pm - Video Sumbissions Due

Directions

Address

501 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Mail

Event Moderator

Phone

+1-765-7469652

Map

Schedule

9am - 10am : Teams Check-In

10am - 12pm : Judging

12pm - 12.30pm : Lunch Break

12.30pm - 2.30pm : Judging

2.30pm - 3.00pm (28th April only): Awards and Closing Ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fill a form if I am an ECE 270 Student

Yes, you need to pick three teams and write a 5-7 sentences for each

Do I need to fill a form if I am an ECE 29401 Student

Yes you need to fill out the form provided by your instructor

Do I need to fill a form if I am an ECE 362 Student attending but not participating

Unfortunately you will not be getting extra credit this semester

Do I need to be a Junior or later to participate?

No, it is open to all students. just mention the course you are taking that is most closely related to your project

I forgot to check-in can you add my name to the list

Unfortunately No

I forgot to check-out can you add my name to the list

Unfortunately No

I stayed less than half an hour can i go back

Yes, before 2pm

Something on the website doesnt work

Please fill the contact form and let us know!

We registered our team but unable to make it to the event

Please let us know 48 hours in advance if possible so we can have someone else replace you

We need electricity or TV for our project can you get us one

This will be on the application form, and we will arrange it for you if requested