Stanford Longevity Design Challenge 2026–27: Human-Centered Robotics for Longevity

About this opportunity

This year's theme is human-centered robotics for longevity. Teams pick one of four categories: Mobility and Physical Safety, Caregiving and Daily Living, Social Connection and Human Interaction, or Aging Infrastructure. Teams of 1–5 students enrolled in the 2026–27 academic year at any accredited university or college worldwide can enter. Each team needs at least one full-time student, and only students may present if the team reaches the finals. Submissions are due December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific. The finals are on April 6, 2027 and are expected to be held in person at Stanford University. It suits students in engineering, design, health sciences, gerontology and product.

What you get

• US$1,000 for each finalist team
• Grand prizes up to US$10,000
• Present at the Stanford finals

Prize or recognition

Finalists: US$1,000 each. Grand prizes: US$10,000 (1st), US$5,000 (2nd), US$2,000 (3rd).

Who can take part

Teams of 1–5 students enrolled during the 2026–27 academic year at any accredited university or college worldwide. At least one team member must be a full-time student, and only students may present as finalists.

Eligibility is copied from the organizer's own published rules — they make the final call. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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