Ivory Innovations + Students

At Ivory Innovations, we believe the next generation of leaders is essential to solving the housing affordability crisis.

We offer opportunities for students at the University of Utah and across the globe to connect with industry experts and turn innovative ideas into real-world solutions. We empower you to challenge the status quo.

The Ivory Fellowship in Housing Affordability and Sustainability

Ivory Innovations offers Harvard University students the opportunity to spend 10 weeks advancing affordable and sustainable housing solutions across the United States through placements with private, public, and nonprofit organizations working to make housing more affordable.

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Join Our Student Associate Program

Connect with innovators, researchers, and Ivory Innovations staffers working to solve the housing affordability crisis. Gain real-world experience, build professional networks, and qualify for advanced opportunities, like paid summer internships.

Become an Associate

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After spending the academic year with Ivory Innovations, student associates have the opportunity to take paid summer internships with our partner organizations, including:

Hack-A-House

This annual 24-hour pitch competition challenges you to develop innovative housing affordability solutions. Collaborate with industry experts and pitch your ideas individually or with a team for a chance to win cash and attend our Ivory Prize Summit. This event is open to all university students and is held virtually and in person at the University of Utah every fall.