UK students set for MIT trip after winning first ever National Innovation Challenge
Three pioneering student teams from across the UK have been crowned winners of the National Innovation Challenge 2025, earning an exclusive opportunity to visit the world-leading Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA.
The event was hosted by TV presenter and children’s author, Konnie Huq, at a stunning inaugural awards evening at the historic Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) in London. The celebration brought together students, educators, industry leaders, and special guests to celebrate innovation in sustainability.
Organised by Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) in collaboration with the MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP), the competition challenged students to develop practical solutions to real-world sustainability issues.
The 2025 National Innovation Challenge Winners
The winners came from schools and colleges, including Uxbridge College, and all three winning teams will now travel to MIT in Boston, USA for an immersive experience exploring innovation, research, and entrepreneurship alongside some of the world’s top scientists and engineers.
Speaking at the event, Konnie Huq, former Blue Peter presenter and advocate for STEM, said: “This competition has empowered young people to think boldly and act creatively. The work these students have done is nothing short of inspiring. This has been a brilliant celebration of innovation, talent, and the power of young minds to shape the future.”
