Florida Atlantic Wave Competition

Fall 2025-Spring 2026
Florida Atlantic Wave Program Timeline

August 11
- Applications open
October 6
- Applications close at 5 p.m.
October 13
- Funded projects will be announced via email
October 20 and October 21
- In person orientation date (two options provided, only one required)
November through March
- Monthly meetings with Wave Program Manager (review budget, supplies, project deliverables, progress, etc.)
March
- Potential promotional and marketing materials, create posters and finalize projects
Mid-late March
- Students turn in their video presentation for judges (4-8 min)
Early to mid-April
- Annual Florida Atlantic Wave Awards Ceremony and Celebration

fauwave@fau.edu
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Eligibility

Undergraduate AND graduate students (seeking bachelor's and master's level only) enrolled at least ½ time during the fall and spring semesters with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to compete in the Florida Atlantic Wave program.

Applications

Applications are open.

Florida Atlantic Wave Application

Accepted projects will complete supply requests and updates.

Florida Atlantic Wave Student Supply Request

Florida Atlantic Wave Updates Form

Examples of Projects

Renewable energy generation
Assistance technology/devices
Environmental sustainability plans
Biomedical research
Community engagement projects
Non-profit/for-profit startups
Social entrepreneurship
Apps for phones/tablets/computers

Support Students Receive

Publication in journals
Launching start-ups
Graduate school applications
Filing for patents
Career building skills
Connections with industry experts
Pipelines into other programs
Potential to match with an NAI faculty mentor

Florida Atlantic Wave can help you earn 1 credit hour for an applied learning experience.

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