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    <p><strong>Idea &amp; Innovation Challenge: SPARK Track</strong></p>
    <p><strong>The Challenge</strong></p>
    <p>Nearly one in five Baltimore City students does not graduate from high school on time. A key factor driving this issue is that many students struggle to see a connection between their current studies and future opportunities.</p>
    <p>We are asking you: <strong>How can we help Baltimore City students discover opportunities, purpose, and pathways that inspire them to stay engaged through graduation?</strong></p>
    <p>Your solution can take many forms, including:</p>
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    <li>Businesses or Nonprofits</li>
    <li>Products or Services</li>
    <li>Educational Initiatives or Technology</li>
    <li>Community Programs or other innovative concepts</li>
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    <p><strong>Key Events &amp; Deadlines</strong></p>
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    <strong>Idea Pitch Day (Get Feedback!):</strong>
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    <strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, October 1st</li>
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    <strong>Time:</strong> 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM</li>
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    <strong>Location:</strong> UC 310</li>
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    <strong>Final Submission Deadline:</strong>
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    <strong>Date:</strong> October 9th by 1:00 PM</li>
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    <strong>How to Submit:</strong> Submit <a href="https://entrepreneurship.umbc.edu/competitions/competition-application/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">your application online</a>.</li>
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    <p><em>Hosted by the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation.  Sponsored by Nancy Burger and Scott Weber ’85.</em></p>
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