A free statewide student innovation challenge connects STEM learning, sustainable technology, and repairability – and gives one school per track the chance to win a CORSAIR lab grant.
Milpitas, Calif. October 14, 2026. CORSAIR today announced the CORSAIR ECO-CIRCUIT CHALLENGE, a free statewide student innovation competition that invites eligible Georgia high school students to explore repairability, sustainability, product design, and practical technology solutions. Sponsored by CORSAIR and administered by EduNetwork Partners, the challenge opens October 14, 2026.
Dr. John Zauner, Executive Director of the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA), and Jonathan Harris, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs at CORSAIR, will formally announce the challenge on October 14 at the GSSA conference. Students can enter on their own or in teams of two to four, with a faculty advisor. Along the way, they examine how technology products can be maintained, repaired, reused, and improved to reduce waste and extend their useful life.
“The CORSAIR Eco-Circuit Challenge gives students an opportunity to apply their learning to a relevant, real-world issue,” said Jonathan Harris, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs at CORSAIR. “Students will be challenged to examine the technology they use, develop practical ideas, collaborate with peers, and communicate solutions that can contribute to a more sustainable future.”
The challenge is open to Georgia residents ages 14–19, with parent or guardian permission. Entries are due February 19, 2027, and winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on or around Earth Day, April 22, 2027.
TWO WAYS TO COMPETE
Students choose one track or enter both:
- The Repairability Lab – Students study a CORSAIR product, evaluate its repairability and major components, and recommend improvements that extend the product’s life and make it easier to service. Teams submit a design proposal and a one-page Repair and Service Summary.
- Pitch the Improvement – Students identify a repairability or sustainability feature for a CORSAIR product, develop a realistic solution, and present it in a 90–120 second video pitch with one supporting visual.
The challenge connects with STEM, engineering, career and technical education (CTE), environmental science, digital media, entrepreneurship, and product design, and it builds teamwork, research, and presentation skills. Schools can run it through an existing course, a STEM or CTE program, an engineering or environmental club, a media-production class, or a student-led innovation team.
“Students are not being asked to solve an abstract problem,” said Jonathan Harris, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs at CORSAIR. “They will be exploring how the products people rely on can last longer, be more easily repaired, and create less waste. We look forward to seeing the thoughtful and creative solutions Georgia students develop.”
WHAT STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS CAN WIN
The grand-prize school in each track earns a CORSAIR lab grant – a CORSAIR technology bundle and a CORSAIR VENGEANCE PC for the school’s lab or STEM program – plus a plaque and a feature on CORSAIR social channels. Each track also awards two runner-up prizes. Students and faculty advisors are eligible for CORSAIR, SCUF, and Elgato technology prizes, gear packages, stipends, and recognition, subject to the official rules and final prize structure.
“EduNetwork Partners is proud to support a challenge that gives students a meaningful audience for their ideas,” said Norm Goldstein, CEO and Founder of EduNetwork Partners. “The Eco-Circuit Challenge brings together student creativity, sustainable thinking, technology, and career-connected learning. It gives schools an accessible way to help students see themselves not only as technology users, but as innovators and problem-solvers.”
The challenge reflects how CORSAIR already works in Georgia. Through its Revival factory, CORSAIR gives gaming gear a second life through expert refurbishment and upgrading, which helps keep high-performance technology out of landfills.
GSSA, CORSAIR, and EduNetwork Partners encourage Georgia school districts to share the challenge with high school principals, STEM and CTE leaders, engineering and science teachers, digital-media educators, environmental clubs, counselors, and student-program leaders.
LEARN MORE
For challenge information, registration, and official rules, visit corsairecochallenge.com/home.html.
ABOUT THE CORSAIR ECO-CIRCUIT CHALLENGE
The CORSAIR ECO-CIRCUIT CHALLENGE is a free student innovation competition for eligible Georgia high school students ages 14–19. Students compete individually or in teams of two to four, with a faculty advisor, in one or both tracks: The Repairability Lab and Pitch the Fix. The challenge opens October 14, 2026, and closes February 19, 2027.
ABOUT CORSAIR
CORSAIR (NASDAQ: CRSR) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC components and gaming peripherals to premium streaming equipment, smart ambient lighting, custom gaming systems, and AI workstations, CORSAIR delivers a seamlessly connected ecosystem of products that empowers people to build, create, compete, and perform at their very best.
The company’s portfolio includes Elgato creator tools, SCUF Gaming custom performance controllers, FANATEC sim racing hardware, DROP enthusiast mechanical keyboards and accessories, ORIGIN PC custom high-performance PCs, and CORSAIR PRO AI workstations and server platforms for enterprise compute.
ABOUT THE GEORGIA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
Founded as City School Association, GSSA represents local school system superintendents and other systems and building personnel throughout the state. It’s mission to be the chief advocate for Georgia’s public school children. More information available at https://www.gssaweb.org/.
ABOUT EDUNETWORK PARTNERS
EduNetwork Partners works with education, business, nonprofit, and community partners to create high-impact learning initiatives, student-engagement opportunities, partnership programs, and communications that connect schools with real-world learning experiences.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Christine Casey, Senior Vice President
EduNetwork Partners
christine@edunetworkpartners.com
203-910-8390
http://www.EduNetworkPartners.com
Jonathan Harris
Head of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs
CORSAIR
540-604-3456
Corsair.com