Students from multiple states are selected as semifinalists for the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, which takes place June 15-16 in downtown Flint, Michigan. A total of 60 student submissions are chosen from more than 3,700 entries submitted nationwide. The announcements name semifinalists from several states, including Colorado, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Oklahoma. For each state, outlets identify the participating student(s) and state they advance to the national finals event in Flint.
Across the releases, the selection process is described consistently: students submit ideas, and a limited number of semifinalist submissions are selected for pitches at the event. The materials do not provide details about the specific project ideas or the final judging outcomes, focusing instead on which students advance and where the national competition is held. The announcements are dated June 10, 2026, and all refer to the same June 15-16 event in Flint.
