About us

The PDMA Global Student Innovation Challenge 2026 aims to provide a platform for students to put theories into practice and engage with industry professionals. Student teams are required to develop an original concept for a product, service, or software, including a unique value proposition, evidence of demand, and a mockup. Finalists are invited to present at PDMA’s Annual Summit & JPIM Research Forum.

Important Dates

Tue, Jun 2, 2026
Submission deadline

Call For Paper

New product development
Product Innovation
Software development
New product management
Service innovation

Student teams will develop an original concept for a product, service, software, or a combination of the three, and develop a submission detailing the unique value proposition, evidence of demand, and mockup or embodiment of product. Designs for products, services or software of any type are welcome.