Problems Worth Solving Application 2025

Problems Worth Solving Application 2025
For issues with submission, video upload or any other questions, email [______]@tamu.edu.
The Problems Worth Solving Pitch Competition finals will take place Wednesday, October 1st, 2025. Judges will evaluate submissions and event details will be sent out to selected finalists by Monday, September 22nd.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm Friday, September 19th, 2025, after which no late applications will be accepted.

Eligibility: Full-time students available for the mandatory presenter workshop Wednesday, September 24th, 5-7pm and in-person final presentations.

🛑 **Please be sure to thoroughly read the information on our Problems Worth Solving page for details, judging criteria, and application tips before completing this form.**
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
UIN*
TAMU Email (Must be TAMU email format)*
name@tamu.edu
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Classification*
Major*
Summarize your problem worth solving. *
This is your elevator pitch describing the problem, who has it, why it’s large and important, and why current solutions don’t work.
Describe the people and/or organizations who have this problem.*
Be comprehensive – big problems are often encountered by different types of people/organizations.
Describe the total addressable market (TAM) for this problem in dollars.*
You must cite any numbers you use.
What about this problem makes it important to you?*
Describe how people try to solve this problem today and why those approaches are inadequate.*
What do you believe the most relevant skills, technologies, tools, or innovations will be in solving this problem?*
Video Upload

Upload a 60-second video of you introducing yourself, your problem, and why it’s worth solving. Be sure to show yourself speaking in the video (not just slides).
Video Upload*

(File upload – limit to 100 MB, accepted formats: .mp3, .mp4, .mov, .avi)
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If selected as a finalist, I can commit to attend the in person workshop from 5-7PM on September 24th.*

YesNo
If selected as a finalist, I can commit to presenting in person on October 1st.*

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Subscribe me to the Meloy Minute Newsletter to receive future news and event updates.

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Permissions

By submitting this application you agree to share good problems with students and the broader entrepreneurship community publicly.
Intellectual Property

All intellectual property is owned by the competitors unless otherwise assigned. In developing their application, pitch and presentation materials, competitors should again keep in mind that it is their full responsibility to protect all proprietary and confidential information.

Competitors concerned about the protection of intellectual property may research intellectual property protection at the Texas A&M University Libraries Patent & Trademark Resource Center or the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Problems Worth Solving Application 2025

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