This competition challenges young professionals to showcase their innovative ideas on beneficial products, services, or concepts for their credit unions or the credit union movement. It's an exciting opportunity to shine and make an impact! Semi-finalists present their ideas on Center Stage at ACE26.
Consumers Credit Union's Kevin Knoll was named the 2025 CU Spark Tank winner!
YPs 40 or under (no FUEL membership required)
7-minute presentations on beneficial products, services or ideas for the credit union industry
One YP per credit union can participate in first round of competition (Chapter Level Round).
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The CU Spark Tank competition invites young professionals under 40 to present innovative ideas that could benefit their credit unions or the credit union movement. This competition provides an exciting platform for young professionals to shine and make a significant impact.
Participants can choose topics such as ITIN lending, AI applications, HR policies, community engagement plans or other innovative ideas. Each credit union can have one representative, selected through internal competitions if desired.
Presentations should be no longer than 7 minutes and must include a PowerPoint. Chapter-level competitions can be held in person or virtually, with judges selected by the chapters. All chapter-level winners must be decided by May 1, 2026 and their information submitted to MCUL. Winners from each chapter will receive free ACE registration and have the opportunity to present their ideas at the YP Leadership Summit on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Five finalist will then advance and present on Center Stage at ACE, Thursday, June 4, in Grand Rapids in 2026.”
