December 2, 2021 – Registration opens

February 14, 2022 – Competitor and Mentor registration closes

February 18, 2022 – Stage 1, Round 1 submission deadline

February 25 – March 11, 2022 – Round 1 mentorship window

March 30, 2022 – Stage 1, Round 2 submission deadline

April 1 – April 11, 2022 – Round 2 mentorship window

April 4, 2022 – Stage 2 notifications sent to competitors

April 8, 2022 – Judge registration closes

April 11, 2022 – Stage 2, Round 1 video submission deadline

April 20, 2022 - HopStart Kickoff Reception (in person)

April 22, 2022 – Competition day (schedule of events)