Accessible pathways to rigorous accreditation
with our fee waiver policy
per student, per track
Talent exists everywhere, but opportunity doesn't. Next Idea Matters believes rigorous accreditation should be accessible to capable students regardless of economic circumstances.
Important: Achievement tiers are based solely on work quality, not payment level. All students are assessed against the same standards.
Review the 9 Idea Tracks and select the one aligned with your interests and goals. Students can enroll in multiple tracks with separate fees.
Teams of 4-10 students are required. Team members should complement each other's skills to maximize collaborative potential.
Submit enrollment form with basic information. If requesting fee waiver or adjusted pricing, include financial documentation (reviewed confidentially).
Upon enrollment confirmation, receive Git repository setup, project templates, rubrics, and standards documentation.
Start research, design, and development using provided methodology. Commit regularly to Git repository to track progress.
Submit during Early Bird or Normal Review cycle. Receive detailed AI-powered assessment and accreditation credentials upon meeting standards.
Students ambitious to build broader competency portfolios can enroll in multiple Idea Tracks. Each track requires separate enrollment and fee, as each provides distinct:
Project templates and methodology tailored to each innovation domain
Unique evaluation criteria and assessment standards for each track
Dedicated infrastructure for tracking and documenting each project
Full assessment and accreditation materials for each completed track
Multiple track completions demonstrate versatility and depth of capabilities across different innovation domains.