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Submit and Win Big
From October 2024 to June 2025, students can submit their entries for the chance to win one of the three cash prizes awarded at the end of each quarter.
Win Additional Prizes
If you used Altair tools and loved them, tell us about it - you may qualify for some extra dough!
- If you're a university student, you can apply for one of our three Altair Ambassadorships, that each pay up to $1000. Submit a video telling us why you love working with Altair tools and why you'd be a great ambassador. To learn more about what an Altair Ambassador does, visit our FAQ.
- If you're a FIRST Robotics team, you can apply for one of our three FIRST Team Sponsorships at $5000 each. Submit a video telling us why you love working with Altair tools and how our sponsorship would help your FIRST team.
All You Need for the Contest
Because of their frictionless access, we recommend using our Personal Editions for those Altair products that have them (e.g. Inspire, AI Studio, etc.)
If you would like to use another Altair software or explore all the tools
Get the Free Altair Student Edition Bundle (quick request and approval, valid for one year, renewable).
Rules and Criteria
Before you submit your project, please read the contest rules and submission criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
For answers to common questions, submissions, and more, explore the FAQ page.
Terms and Conditions
Download and read the terms and conditions of the Altair Global Student Contest here.
If you are under 18 years of age, please have your parent or legal guardian read and accept the consent document and confirm the consent in the respective field on the submission form.
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A Great Real-World Industry Example for Robotics Optimization
In this project, MX3D and Altair collaborated to push the boundaries of simulation-driven design and additive manufacturing. The video showcases the type of work we want for the contest, though on a smaller scale.
For more in-depth information about the process, check out the webinar and the white paper. |
Check out their video to see the process and amazing results. |
Previous Contest Highlights
2023-24 Optimization Rockstars
Previous Global Student Contests yielded tons of optimization rockstars whose submissions may inspire your next big breakthrough.
See Last Year's WinnersIndustry Experts Compete in Lightweighting, Too!
For over a decade, we've been awarding industry leaders with the Altair Enlighten Award for exceptional achievements in sustainability and lightweighting that successfully reduce carbon footprint and mitigate water and energy consumption.
By participating in the Altair Global Student Contest, you'll acquire valuable experience and skills that will prepare you to become part of the next generation of difference-makers in whatever industry you go into.
Showcase your optimization skills to industry leaders by submitting your lightweighting project.
Who knows - maybe your future employer will see it!
Other Robotics Applications
Autonomous Quadrotor Collision Avoidance Simulation
with Altair Twin Activate and MotionSolve
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Engineering Design Using a Small Autonomous Robot
with Altair HyperWorks and MotionSolve
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