Schedule

Phase 1 Schedule

Now	Applications window opens with the publication of the topic for the academic year. Teams can apply to express their interest or at least glean additional information concerning the competition by clicking the ‘APPLY’ tab. Teams that sign up by September 30 will be invited to participate in the Virtual Workshop where additional information concerning the competition, and discussions of the technical subject will be provided.
October 6, 2026	Virtual Workshop (Kick-Off): During this workshop, we will introduce the Radiance Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and they will provide a discussion on this year’s Innovation Bowl topic. We will then discuss the particulars of the Innovation Bowl report submissions and answer any questions that you may have. Following this, we would expect to have a firm idea of what teams are participating and we will post the names.
Interim	Teams may ask questions at any time during Phase 1 through the “CONTACT” link. We will provide responses back to all teams.
December 1, 2026	Final Phase I reports are due: We set this date so as not to conflict with finals and other end of semester school commitments.
December 22, 2026	Finalists announced during Half-Time of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. We will contact all participating teams with the results.

Phase 2 Schedule

January 19, 2027	Phase 2 Kick-off virtual meeting. During this meeting, we will discuss the objectives and goals of the Phase 2 effort along with the report format and how we will conduct the review. Our SMEs will also be available to answer questions.
April 9, 2027	Final reports due.
Mid April	Final briefings will be coordinated with and presented at Radiance headquarters in Huntsville, AL in mid April. We will schedule the meeting to best accommodate all participating teams and SMEs. Radiance will pay for travel in accordance with the rules (US Government travel regulations standard.) Virtual attendance is also an option.