At xFoundry, we transform universities into engines of innovation, where students develop marketable solutions to global challenges.
Through our unique TEAMS philosophy, we break down academic silos and provide students with hands-on experiences that build essential skills like adaptability, resourcefulness, and resilience—preparing them to lead as the next generation of changemakers.
xFoundry’s approach combines multidisciplinary collaboration, hands-on experience, and targeted competitions to prepare students to tackle global challenges. Through our unique model, we break down academic silos, create impactful ventures, and provide students with the tools they need to succeed in today’s fast-changing world.
We break down academic silos to bring diverse perspectives together.
The most innovative solutions emerge when multiple disciplines intersect. xFoundry’s unique TEAMS philosophy intentionally combines these fields to prepare students for tackling global challenges from every angle.
What is the TEAMS approach? →Multidisciplinary teams collaborate to create solutions for society’s grandest challenges.
Our annual multi-university competitions serve as a practical, hands-on way to address global issues. These competitions bring together students, experts, and resources to solve pressing challenges. Each competition features:
We provide the support and tools students need to turn ideas into impactful ventures.
Our dynamic Resource Matrix is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to guide student teams through the competition process and beyond. Participants gain access to:
The School Safety Xperience competition provides students with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions to enhance safety in schools.
Watch the recap of the sales pitch milestone, where teams present their ideas, solutions, and prototypes to industry professionals. This video highlights the creativity, dedication, and collaboration that go into each project.
learn moreFrom boosting entrepreneurial efforts to creating high-impact ventures and providing unique opportunities for students, becoming an xFoundry affiliate ensures your institution remains a leader in shaping the future of education and global problem-solving.
Competitions serve as a powerful vehicle for solving grand challenges by fostering innovation, encouraging diverse approaches, and motivating participants to push boundaries in pursuit of impactful solutions.
For every dollar invested in a competition, there's a potential return of $3.50 in value created, showcasing the financial efficacy of these initiatives1.
The competitive atmosphere stimulates more innovative and out-of-the-box thinking among participants, driving significant advancements in problem-solving1.
Competitions can lead to solutions being developed five times faster than traditional R&D approaches, enhancing the speed of innovation2.
The collaborative effort of multiple teams addressing the same challenge significantly increases the chances of breakthrough solutions. This effect is amplified in competitions where diverse approaches can converge on a common problem3.
Help shape the future of higher education and solving grand challenges by becoming an affiliate university to empower your students to launch impactful ventures.
xFoundry was proudly launched at the University of Maryland (UMD), one of the top five universities in the U.S. for entrepreneurship and innovation. UMD’s mission to tackle grand challenges through collaboration, research, and education makes it the perfect home for xFoundry.
UMD’s strategic focus on addressing global challenges, combined with its strong entrepreneurial ecosystem—like the E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory—amplifies our impact. Together, we foster student innovation and create high-impact ventures that drive real-world change.
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