NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS
Think
differently
Problems to Possibilities (P2P) is a program that challenges students to think differently about entrepreneurship and change-making.
Hosted by North Dakota State University Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business, P2P leverages systems-thinking and local networks to drive social, environmental, and economic progress.
Apply to be a
Team
Leader
Each team will have a Team Student Leader. The P2P Team Leadership experience is a two semester commitment beginning in October.
All selected Team Leaders are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and have an opportunity to receive an all-expense paid trip to a national or global conference.
Applications for the 2024-2025 year are now closed.
Join as a
Group or Student Organization
Students may join P2P as an already-established group or student organization. Teams must have at least two and no more than four members.
All participants may apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Teams will have an opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to a national or global conference.
Registration for groups for the 2024-2025 year are now closed.
Sign up as a
Team
Participant
Students may join P2P as a team participant.
All participants may apply for a $1,000 scholarship and an opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to a national or global conference.
Community
Partners
Community Partners are P2P's guiding stars.
Community Partners are invited to submit a social, environmental, or economic challenge they would like a P2P team to address. If their challenge is selected, Community Partners provide insight and support as their team develops their project scope, solution landscape, and competition pitch.
Why we need you
Students are an underutilized source of talent. P2P aims to cultivate and showcase this talent in a relevant and meaningful way to our local community. Our world has wicked problems, but P2P believes that change starts here. You can be the source and catalyst for this change.
What's in it for you
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An exceptional group of students might uncover a new way to advance your organization's efforts.
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You're invited to participate in P2P workshops led by career professionals covering topics like leadership, project management, and systems thinking.
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Increase your organization's visibility and share your mission with the community and potential funders.
Key
Dates
August
Aug 1
Team Leader application opens
November
Nov. 5 and Nov. 19
Team Leader Workshop #3 and #4
December
Dec. 10
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All Team Workshop #1
September
Sept. 13
Team Leader applications due
Sept 14 - Sept 30
Team Leader interviews, selection
October
Oct. 1
Participant application opens
Oct. 8 and Oct. 22
Team Leader Workshop #1 and #2
January
Jan. 17
Participant applications due
Jan. 21
All Team Workshop #2
February
Feb. 18
All Team Workshop #3
March
March 25
All Team Workshop #4
April
April 15
P2P Pitch Day
May-June
Map the System & Fowler Competition
Dates TBD
Past Project Samples
Water is Life
In 2022, an NDSU team explored the challenge of water access on the Navajo Nation. They won 2nd place out of over 950 teams worldwide at the Map the System global competition in Oxford, England.
