PENN TECHNOLOGIES, YOUR IDEAS

Penn Engineers have created some of today’s most amazing new technologies. This competition offers the chance to envision how these technologies might shape our lives tomorrow.

About the Competition

The Y-Prize is a contest in which members of the Penn community compete to propose the best applications for an emerging technology.

Events & Deadlines

The 2025-26 Y-Prize Competition will begin soon. Check back for updates!

Past Winners & Finalists

2024-2025 Y-Prize Winners:
Stentix
Other 2024-2025
Y-Prize Finalists

Learn More

Learn more about the competition and how you can get involved

How It Works

Submission Guidelines

Submit Your Proposal

History of the Y-Prize

Past Y-Prize Winners

Videos

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