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As The Tech Challenge progresses, participating teams and The Tech staff may discover that the rules must be updated. All changes will be posted on The Tech Challenge website, and registered teams will be notified by email regarding significant changes. Changes posted to the website will be labeled by date. Please check the website often for updates.
Rules and Rig
Rig Drawings
Updates to Rules
Safety
During device testing, the top priority is safety. Judges are authorized to stop any activity they view as unsafe. Teams are expected to handle and operate their devices safely. The judges’ word is final on safety-related issues.
Spirit of the Challenge
The Tech admires every student who tackles The Tech Challenge. We value your creative thinking and encourage teams to pursue surprising solutions that are better than anything we might imagine.
Remember that this is a challenge, not a competition. Teams work to beat the challenge, not other teams. Work together and keep trying when the going gets tough. Failures are a normal part of the process. Be ready to tell us about your journey, even the times when your team felt like quitting. Your journal, interview, and device demonstration do not need to be perfect to be amazing!