Entry Fees & Schedule
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Entry Fee Tiers
Innovators
January 16 - March 27, 2025
Basic entrance exam
First 100 receive 'Innovator Elite' status
$45
Early Adopters
March 28 - June 19, 2025
Intermediate entrance exam
$75
Early Majority
June 20 - September 11, 2025
Advanced entrance exam
$175
Late Majority/Final Entry
September 12 - December 4, 2025
Expert entrance exam
Last chance to qualify for finals
must complete challenges 10, 11, & 12
$200
Important Dates
Registration Opens: January 16, 2025
First Challenge Begins: March 27, 2025
Monthly Elimination Challenges: March 2025 through February 2026
Final 10 Announced: February 26, 2026
Live Finale in San Francisco: March 26, 2026
Challenge Structure
Each challenge runs approximately two weeks
Bottom 20% eliminated after each challenge
Scoring:
- 75 points from expert judges
- 25 points from public voting
Minimum 3 challenges required for finals eligibility
Entrance Exam Requirements
Innovators: Basic entrance exam (80% pass required)
Early Adopters: Intermediate entrance exam (80% pass required)
Early Majority: Advanced entrance exam (80% pass required)
Late Majority: Expert entrance exam (80% pass required)
Laggards: Master level entrance exam (80% pass required)
Registration Process
Select your entry tier
Complete registration form
Pay entry fee
Take entrance exam within 48 hours
Begin competing in monthly challenges
