IEU Challenges & Competitions

Are you a natural problem-solver? Do you believe in the practical application of mathematical knowledge? Did you realize that mathematics is the key element in many industries? The main organizations are using mathematics to create sustainable business models.

If you believe mathematics is a catalyst for innovation, you will be interested in entering this competition. Prepare yourself to solve several real-life problems and do not miss the chance to put your skills to the test.

IE University Math Challenge is a global competition where students will prove their analytical and critical thinking skills and have the chance to win an exclusive award to study at IE University.

The challenge will be divided into several phases.

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Step into the future of entertainment and take on the challenge of designing a cutting-edge digital marketing strategy for an immersive experience. Whether it’s blending virtual and real worlds, telling unforgettable stories, or creating interactive adventures, your mission is to captivate audiences and redefine how we experience fun and connection.

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In this challenge, participants will propose innovative technological solutions that address a key environmental challenge in their country, while showcasing how these solutions can be scaled and applied globally. The focus is on using local insights to tackle global environmental issues, demonstrating how small, targeted actions can lead to positive tipping points—transformative shifts where individual or collective efforts spark large-scale environmental restoration.

Positive tipping points represent the turning moments when focused interventions create cascading benefits, such as regenerating degraded ecosystems, reducing carbon footprints, or fostering sustainable practices. Participants will explore how technology, collective action, and effective communication can mobilize communities, create momentum, and amplify impact locally while paving the way for global change.

By combining creativity, innovation, and a deep understanding of their local environment, students will develop solutions that address urgent ecological challenges and inspire worldwide action. This challenge highlights the power of local solutions with global potential to restore the planet’s environmental health.

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“The Future is in Your Hands: Solve Real-World Challenges Through Games” challenges high school students to creatively address global issues like climate change and sustainability through the power of technology and design. By exploring real-world data and experimenting with AI, participants will develop innovative game concepts that bring these challenges to life. This is an opportunity to combine creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving to make an impact while having fun!

The challenge will be divided into several phases.

Part 1

• The first part of the challenge equips students with the foundational understanding of data trends and AI concepts, ensuring they have the necessary building blocks for creating meaningful game mechanics in Part 2.

Part 2

• This part teaches students to how apply Data and AI Concepts to Game Design

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Social influence tactics are persuasive strategies used by communication experts in marketing, advertising, and negotiation to effectively shape behavior and decision-making in various real-world situations. Each of these tactics demonstrates the power of strategic communication in influencing choices and behavior, highlighting their relevance in marketing, negotiation, and interpersonal relationships.

If you want to gain a deeper understanding of when, how, for whom, and why different tactics of influence can shape our behavior and decision making, then this challenge is the perfect opportunity to develop and apply your knowledge on these fascinating topics that are relevant to nearly every dimension of our daily lives.

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