Goodyear Innovation Challenge Inspires Students To Build Future Mobility

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A collaboration between Goodyear and Case Western Reserve University is launching the Goodyear Innovation Challenge, inviting students to submit proposals for future mobility solutions until February 1, 2021. This marks the fifth year of the competition, which will be held virtually due to the pandemic. Five teams will be selected to pitch their ideas to Goodyear leaders on March 3, 2021, with cash prizes of up to $5000 for winners. Additionally, Goodyear will consider participants for summer internships. Goodyear aims to foster innovation and engage with talented students.

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• Goodyear sponsors the Innovation Challenge for the fifth consecutive year, fostering continuous engagement with students.
• Participants have the chance to win cash prizes up to $5000, incentivizing innovation.
• The program provides valuable mentoring and real-world experience to student participants.

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AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaboration between The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's ((NASDAQ: GT)) Akron Innovation Lab and Case Western Reserve University offers college and graduate students an opportunity to design the future via a virtual competition focused on the mobility ecosystem.

Goodyear is sponsoring the competition for the fifth straight year as part of its continuing drive to deliver future mobility solutions.

"The Goodyear Innovation Challenge gives students an opportunity to show their talent and ideas, and we are consistently amazed at the passion and innovation they show," said John Brainerd, Goodyear manager, Innovation Lab.

While the event was held at the university's world-class maker-space in past years, this event will be hosted virtually due to the ongoing pandemic.

This year's Goodyear Innovation Challenge brief is available at design.case.edu. Students are invited to submit their proposals in response to the brief until Feb. 1, 2021. A review panel will select five teams to participate in the event, which begins Feb. 22, culminating in virtual pitches to Goodyear leaders and an awards program on March 3.

Student participants get a chance to practice their innovation skills in a real-world context and receive valuable mentoring and interaction with Goodyear innovation leaders, along with the chance to win cash prizes up to $5000. In conjunction with the program, Goodyear will interview participating students for a possible internship position next summer.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

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FAQ

What is the Goodyear Innovation Challenge 2021?

The Goodyear Innovation Challenge is a virtual competition inviting students to design future mobility solutions.

When is the deadline to submit proposals for the Goodyear Innovation Challenge?

Proposals must be submitted by February 1, 2021.

What are the cash prizes for the Goodyear Innovation Challenge?

Winners can receive cash prizes up to $5000.

When will the Goodyear Innovation Challenge pitches be held?

The pitches will take place on March 3, 2021.

Is there an opportunity for internships through the Goodyear Innovation Challenge?

Yes, Goodyear will interview participants for possible internship positions next summer.