Competitions Β· Hackathons Β· Pitch Nights

Campus events are just the starting line.

Most great ideas from the Google Case Competition, Innovation Challenge, and Shark Tank never make it past the event. ProjectBridge is the soft landing β€” where your team keeps going, and solo participants find their people.

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~80%

of event teams dissolve within 2 weeks of the competition ending

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1 in 3

hackathon attendees show up solo and struggle to form a team

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Graveyard

of great ideas β€” no place to continue, no way to find collaborators

Find your team before the event.

These students signed up solo and are actively looking for teammates. Reach out before the event starts β€” the best teams form early.

πŸ™‹ Looking for a Team
KCI Innovation Challenge

Looking for a team β€” Innovation Challenge, Spring 2026

I'm a business student with a solid idea around affordable student housing tools but I'm going in solo. Looking for 1-2 people (ideally a developer and a designer) to form a team before the event.

Event: April 18, 2026
Web DevelopmentUI/UX Design
1-2 hrs/wkJoin this person
πŸ™‹ Looking for a Team
Google Case Competition

Solo at Google Case Comp β€” want teammates

CS student, strong with data and Python. Signed up for Google Case Comp but my group fell through. Excited to work on any case β€” just need people who are equally serious about it.

Event: April 26, 2026
Business StrategyPresentationMarketing
1-2 hrs/wkJoin this person

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Teams that didn’t stop.

These teams started at a campus competition and kept building. They’re still recruiting β€” join them.

πŸ”₯ Event β†’ Continuing
Google Case Competition

Continuing our Mental Health App after Case Comp

Our Google Case Comp team didn't place but we believe in the idea. We're rebuilding as a real product and need a mobile dev to join. The core 2 of us are staying committed.

React NativeMobile Development
3-5 hrs/wkKeep it going
πŸ”₯ Event β†’ Continuing
Enactus Social Innovation

Enactus sprint team keeping the momentum

We built a micro-scholarship concept at Enactus and want to keep going. Looking for someone who can help us validate the business model and potentially build a simple MVP.

Business DevelopmentNext.js
1-2 hrs/wkKeep it going

Event projects on the platform

KCI Innovation Challenge
πŸ’»In Progress

Food Insecurity Dashboard

Mapping access to Panther Pantry and CalFresh resources with interactive data visualization. We're building a tool that helps students find food assistance quickly and helps administrators understand where gaps exist on campus.

PythonData VisualizationUI Design
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3-5 hrs/wk
RSLS Research Program
🧬Recruiting

CRISPR Explainer Series

Creating accessible animated explainers to make gene-editing science approachable for everyone. Short-form videos that break down CRISPR technology for non-science students.

AnimationScience WritingVideo Editing
S
A
1-2 hrs/wk
Startup Club Pitch Night
πŸ’»In Progress

First-Gen Resume Builder

A tool that helps first-generation college students translate campus experience β€” clubs, projects, volunteering β€” into professional resume language.

ReactUX DesignCareer Coaching
P
C
3-5 hrs/wk
Google Case Competition
πŸ’»Recruiting

Peer Mental Health Check-In App

An anonymous, low-barrier daily check-in app that connects struggling students to peer support volunteers. Started as a case at Google Case Competition β€” we didn't place but we're not done.

ReactMobile DevelopmentUX Research
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3-5 hrs/wk
Enactus Social Innovation
πŸ“ˆIdea

Micro-Scholarship Matching Platform

A platform connecting local businesses with community college students for micro-scholarships tied to specific skills or projects. Came out of an Enactus social impact sprint.

Next.jsBusiness DevelopmentCopywriting
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3-5 hrs/wk
πŸ† KCI Innovation Challenge
🌍Recruiting

Campus Emergency Preparedness Guide

An interactive, multilingual emergency preparedness resource built specifically for Foothill students β€” covering earthquakes, wildfires, and campus-specific protocols.

TranslationWeb DevelopmentGraphic Design
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1-2 hrs/wk

Every event. One directory.

A complete map of innovation programs at Foothill College β€” so you know what’s coming up and can plan your team early.

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Google Case Competition

Fall 2026Annual

Teams tackle real-world business and tech challenges presented by Google engineers. Fast-paced, 24-hour format. Many strong teams don't place but have ideas worth continuing.

BusinessComputer ScienceData Science
1 project continuing
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KCI Innovation Challenge

Spring 2026Annual

Campus-wide innovation competition for teams with structured problem statements and product pitches. Structured mentorship and judging.

BusinessComputer ScienceArt & DesignEngineering
2 projects continuing
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Startup Club Pitch Night

MonthlyMonthly

Monthly pitch events where student entrepreneurs present ideas. Great for solo founders looking for co-founders and feedback.

BusinessComputer ScienceSocial Justice
1 project continuing
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Enactus Social Innovation

Spring 2026 RegionalsAnnual

Student-run projects using entrepreneurial action for social impact. Teams compete regionally. Projects span education, environment, and economic development.

Social JusticeBusinessEnvironmental Science
1 project continuing
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BEC Club Events

OngoingOngoing

Business and Entrepreneurship Club events including case competitions, guest speakers, and networking sessions. Regular pipeline for new project teams.

BusinessComputer Science
No projects yet β€” be the first
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RSLS Research Program

Spring 2026Semester

Research Skills and Lab Science program. Students complete structured research projects. Many finish the program without a clear path to continue or share their work.

BiologyEnvironmental ScienceData ScienceChemistry
1 project continuing
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Shark Tank Style Pitch

Fall 2026Annual

Investor-style pitch event where student teams present business ideas to a panel. High-pressure, high-reward. Most teams have ideas worth developing even without winning.

BusinessComputer ScienceSocial Justice
No projects yet β€” be the first

Your event team doesn’t have to end when the clock does.

Post your project, find the people you need, and keep building what you started.