Dates & Deadlines

All deadlines must be met by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the dates specified below. Late deliverables will not be accepted.

DateDescription
October 1, 2020Deadline to Submit NOI
[Submit Form]
October 11, 2020Deadline to submit questions for Q&A session
[Submit a Question]
October 20, 2020
4 - 5 PM EST
Q&A Session for teams with Steering Committee
November 24, 2020Project Plan submission deadline
[Submit Form]
December 14, 2020Teams are notified of their selection status
Late December, 20201st installment of development stipend sent to universities
March 15, 2021Mid-Project Review deadline
[Submit Form]
April 2, 2021Teams are notified of MPR pass/fail status and stipends are sent to universities (as appropriate)
August 19, 2021Deadline for Hotel Reservations
Deadline for Online Forum Registration and Payment
August 31, 2021Technical Paper, Integration Video, and Poster Submission Deadline
[Submit Form]
September 23-25, 2021Onsite Competition at Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, VA