SPARK

A 24-hour, think-tank style competition created to develop solutions to industry challenges, SPARK brings Ramboll together with our clients to provide university students the chance to solve real-world challenges working alongside industry representatives.

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What is SPARK?

How does SPARK work and why should I participate?

Presentations

Format
Presentation format is open to the team's discretion and often done as a PowerPoint.

Submittals
Presentations are to be uploaded by the specified due date time. No additional changes will be accepted after this time.

Timing
Each group will be given a short amount of time to pitch their idea, followed by a question and answer session.

Judging Criteria
To see what your team will be ranked on, read our Judging Criteria.

How SPARK works

Prior to the Competition

Competition Day 1

Welcome and networking
Receive team assignments, complete icebreaker
Review assigned problem statement
Begin team collaboration!

Competition Day 2

Continue team collaboration, create a presentation
Review and practice your presentation, upload it by the deadline
Pitch your idea to the Judging Panel
Winners and cash awards presented

SAMPLES
Sample Agenda
Sample Problem Statements

Industry Partners & Subject Matter Experts

Industry Partners
Our Industry Partners are key collaborators from our valued network of clients and partners. They provide insights on problem statements and collaborate with SPARK competitors to brainstorm and problem solve throughout each competition.

Subject Matter Experts
Our Subject Matter Experts (or SMEs) are individuals with deep understanding of a particular topic. They leverage their unique expertise to solve specific problems and help meet challenges.

Why participate?

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Networking

Meet and network with leading experts in various industries, collaborate with peers from various universities and build a strong network of support for your academic and professional aspirations.

Employment opportunities

We are committed to hiring students through our SPARK competition. Participants are encouraged to provide resumes in advance of the competition for hiring mangers review.

Experience

Participating in a high-level competition like SPARK, which applies technical and academic learning to real-world problem statements, demonstrates an enhanced experience that employers are looking for.

Prizes

Grand prizes are offered to the top three teams.

It's fun!

SPARK is a fun and collaborative environment that helps build relationships, enhances your learning experience and offers great opportunity to explore innovation!