9 students holding KickboxesºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Kickbox 2026 in Progress

Explore what Kickbox 2026 students are creating, testing, and learning through this semester’s projects.

Need Inspiration? Students opening their Kickboxes

See what ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students made last year —

 

What is ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Kickbox?

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Kickbox is (literally) a box stuffed with guidance, resources, and a $300 gift card to help you make your idea a reality.

How do I get a Kickbox?

1. Think of an idea

  • It could solve a problem in the world, on campus, or in your room. It could be a rough prototype or a nearly-finished product. Maybe you want to explore an idea without knowing exactly what it will become. Maybe you want to continue a project you started in class. All of those are OK.
  • Need inspiration? Look at what past ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Kickboxers have made, from custom board games and a homemade arcade to clothing and wireless speakers; see what ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students made with a , , , and . You can also look at one of the 

2. Find a sponsor

  • Identify a faculty or staff member who supports your idea and is willing to be your Kickbox sponsor. You must meet your sponsor before the application deadline and throughout the spring. More details about Sponsor expectations are . If you need help identifying a sponsor, contact makerhub@elon.edu.

3. Apply online

  • Complete an online application and give us more information about your idea and sponsor.

Where can I learn more about Kickbox?

There are several ways you can learn more and ask your questions about Kickbox: