2025 Greater Good Challenge

Students, alumni, and professionals worldwide will team up to pitch bold business ideas tackling our city’s, nation’s, and planet’s toughest challenges. Join us to witness innovation at its finest and see who will win seed money to bring their vision to life. On December 4th, 2025, the finalists will compete live, and you, the audience, will have the chance to vote for your favorite team to win the $1,000 Audience Prize. Esteemed judges will award cash prizes of $10,000 for first place, $6,000 for second, and $3,000 for third.

About The Greater Good Challenge

Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, Career Design Lab welcomes students, alumni, and professionals to pitch innovative business solutions addressing current global and societal needs.

If you have any questions, please email cdl-ggc [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu (cdl-ggc[at]columbia[dot]edu).