Orange County, Calif. – July 1, 2025: Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, and Base 11, a nonprofit organization accelerating diverse talent in STEM, have announced the launch of the Crypto for Good HBCU Innovation Challenge: a nationwide call-to-action for college students and early-career adults to reimagine the future of money through cryptocurrency for the chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to further develop bring their proposals to life.
The challenge invites young visionaries to create crypto-powered solutions that expand financial access, literacy, and security for historically underserved communities, such as unbanked households, elderly populations, and informal workers.
Participants will gain exposure to leaders in fintech, Web3, and social innovation, offering a rare chance to network with professionals shaping the future of finance and technology, as well as the opportunity to be mentored by industry experts at Coinbase. Base 11 is also collaborating with The National FinTech Center at Morgan State University to send finalists on an all-expenses paid trip to pitch their proposals to a live audience and panel of judges at the The 6th Annual National HBCU Blockchain, FinTech, and AI Conference in Greensboro, NC on September 20, 2025.
The challenge is open to college students and early-career adults currently or previously enrolled in an HBCU between the ages of 18-24. No prior crypto experience is required. The deadline to apply is August 4, 2025.
To learn more and sign up, visit www.Base11.com/CryptoForGood.
About Base 11
Base 11 is a STEM workforce and entrepreneur development nonprofit organization focused on empowering high-potential, low-resource students and early-career adults with the access, awareness, and belief needed to succeed in 21st-century careers.
About Coinbase
Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform working to increase economic freedom in the world by building a more open and accessible financial system powered by blockchain technology.