U LIFT Challenge

The challenge, funded by LIFT and modeled after the popular television show “Shark Tank,” is open to universities – current LIFT academic members as well as non-members – from across the country. Submitted proposals will be reviewed initially by the LIFT Technology Team and then a select number will be invited to present their proposal in a “Shark Tank”-style virtual meeting, including LIFT staff and industry members from the LIFT Technology Interest Group. Proposals will be accepted through November 5, 2021.

Submissions should align with LIFT’s ICME technology thrusts, including hypersonics, lightweight armor, weapon systems, space, orphan & obsolete parts, airframe structures or cross collaboration with LIFT’s other technology pillars, including advanced material & process development, multi-material joining, and agile & smarter manufacturing. Materials of interest include metallics, ceramics, and hybrid materials.