MAIC Qld
Student Bionics Challenge

Key Dates & Guidelines

Key Dates – 2024

(Any changes to these dates will be advised to all registered entrants by Bionics Gamechangers Australia via email and this website).

Key DatesStudent Bionics Challenge Milestone Activities
Monday, 23rd September (5.00pm AEST)Entries close for the 2024 MAIC Qld Student Bionics Challenge
Monday, 30th September (5.30 – 8.30pm)Orientation Session for all individuals and teams (All Project Leaders must attend) - via Zoom; details to be provided
Friday, 11th OctoberRound 1 Pitch Event for all participating individuals and teams (virtual presentations via Zoom to Judging Panel)
Tuesday, 15th October and Wednesday, 16th OctoberBriefing Session for Finalists (1-hour session via Zoom on one of two dates to allow teams to refine Round 2 Pitch presentation)
Friday, 18th OctoberRound 2 Final Pitch to Judging Panel via Zoom
Monday, 21st OctoberChallenge winners to be notified by Bionics Gamechangers Australia. Winners to be briefed on media publicity involvement (compulsory for winners)
Tuesday, 22nd October and/or Wednesday 23rd morningMedia announcement of Student Bionics Challenge Winners (including in-person interviews and photography). NOTE: Winners required to sign Media Release Agreement.

Bionics Challenge 2022

Delivered in partnership with the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (Queensland), the Challenge has again provided $300,000 in combined cash prizes, mentoring and acceleration.