Early Talent Competition: Epic Games and the Future of Mobility

The technology behind Fortnite is also helping shape the future of transportation. Now it's your turn.

🔊 Attention University of Michigan students: This is your chance to shine.

Join Epic Games for an exclusive, virtual Early Talent Competition where you'll use Unreal Engine to imagine what's next for mobility—from smarter vehicles and immersive customer experiences to accessible transportation and entirely new ways of moving through the world.

Along the way, you'll build a portfolio-worthy project, learn from Epic Games experts, and showcase your ideas to professionals from some of the world's most innovative transportation and mobility companies. (We can't reveal the full lineup just yet … but you'll definitely recognize a few of the logos. 👀)

When Is It?

It all begins at a 3 p.m. virtual kickoff hosted by Epic Games and Center for Academic Innovation at the University of Michigan.

What Will You Do?

• 🎮 Learn how Unreal Engine is powering innovation beyond gaming
• 🚗 Get the official competition challenge
• 💡 Hear from Epic Games
• 🚀 Start building your solution

Then, you'll have five days to bring your idea to life before submissions are due.

Who Can Participate?

Open to all University of Michigan students (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses).

No Unreal Engine Experience? No problem.

Whether you study engineering, business, design, marketing, computer science, or something completely different, we're looking for bold ideas and creative thinkers.

What’s In It For You?

• ✨ Build a standout portfolio project
• ✨ Learn one of the world's leading real-time 3D platforms
• ✨ Get your work in front of industry professionals
• ✨ Earn recognition and exclusive opportunities for winning proposals

What Are The Judges Looking For?

• Big ideas
• Creative problem-solving
• Real-world impact
• Effective use of Unreal Engine

Key Dates

September 18th: Live Kickoff & Challenge Reveal (Zoom link will be provided when you sign up)

September 23rd: Submission Deadline

October 2nd: Winners Announced

Ready to design what's next? Register today.