The Bardusch Family IdeaMakers Challenge is an early‑stage business idea competition that encourages undergraduate student teams to identify a real‑world problem and pitch a solution centered on digital innovation. Throughout the program, teams receive mentoring from faculty and industry leaders to refine their ideas before presenting them to a panel of expert judges. This event is part of Penn State Startup Week, and provides an exciting look at the creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, and emerging innovations developed by our students.