Evaluation Panel

Panelists

Panelists are active researchers affiliated with leading engineering and research institutions.

Panelists Are From

Caltech, Columbia Engineering, UIUC, and UT Austin.

Affiliations verified for the 2026 cycle on March 1, 2026.

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Caltech

Research areas represented include applied science, systems thinking, and quantitative analysis.

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Columbia Engineering

Research areas represented include innovation systems and technology commercialization.

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UIUC

Research areas represented include operations, engineering management, and data-driven strategy.

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UT Austin

Research areas represented include entrepreneurship ecosystems and strategic growth models.

2026 Review Calendar

Registration Closes

March 25, 2026

Round I Review Window

March 30 - April 3, 2026

Round II Panel Deliberation

April 13 - April 18, 2026

Final Results Confirmation

April 20, 2026