
Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition
Ready to win the largest non-dilutive entreprenuship prize at usc?
The Maseeh Entrepreneurship Prize Competition (MEPC) was established through a generous gift from Fariborz Maseeh to inspire our innovators and turn their concepts and technologies into companies and solutions. The winning team will receive a $100,000 grand prize to continue their project and launch their business.

Min Family Challenge
Are you building a social impact venture?
The Min Family Challenge (MFC) was established by alumnus Bryan Min and his wife Julie Min to place USC Viterbi students at the epicenter of the world’s most pressing issues. Inspired by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, MFC empowers future generations of engineers to use their acquired knowledge and leverage the power of technology to better the world by globally serving the least fortunate and their pressing societal needs. The winning team will receive a $50,000 grand prize to continue their project and launch their business.

Origin Weekend
No idea? No Team? No Problem!
Origin Weekend is USC’s elite 5-day startup launch sprint where "startup-curious" students tackle real-world problems and build fundable solutions. Origin Weekend is designed to push you from idea to venture - fast.
Over several high-intensity days, you’ll team up with builders, innovators, and creatives across USC to ideate, validate, prototype, and pitch. You’ll get hands-on mentorship, structured workshops led by top founders, and pitch to VCs and operators who know what it takes to launch.

Trojan Tank
Ready to step into the spotlight Shark Tank-style?
Trojan Tank is USC’s first-of-its-kind pitch competition where students get 3 minutes to pitch their ideas in front of real tech investors, innovators, and startup mentors. Whether you’ve been grinding on your startup for months or just had a brilliant idea in class, this is your moment to make waves and win part of a $3,000 prize pool.