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We’re looking for partners to help us identify and launch about 25 engineering projects that will directly benefit the world.

Each project will be completed by a team of about 5-10 Capstone students.

Whether the benefit is to an entire community or a single individual, we want to hear about opportunities for our dedicated, creative engineering students to develop solutions that will make a lasting impact.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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HELP US IDENTIFY PROJECTS

Do you know of a need that could be addressed by a team of talented engineering students? We want to hear from you. There is no requirement to provide project sponsorship for a project you help us identify.

Your idea could become the foundation of a life-changing project. Maybe it's a software product that helps someone manage a physical condition. Perhaps it's an open-source cybersecurity solution that will protect thousands. Or a low-cost platform that provides educational content to a community in Africa (we've done this!). Anything engineering students can do is a possibility.

We have Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Civil and Construction, and Manufacturing Engineering and Cybersecurity students all waiting to be put to work for the benefit of the world.
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CO-SPONSOR A PROJECT

Every project has the power to lift someone in need, from a child walking with a new prosthetic to a community building safe classrooms with their own soil. But these life-changing efforts can’t happen without generous partners like you.

You can co-sponsor a Capstone project for as little as $1,000. Sponsors will be gratefully recognized in promotional materials and at public events, unless anonymity is preferred. You are not required to be involved with the execution of the project, but the teams will keep you updated on the progress of the project, as desired.

If you are part of a company or organization that might be interested in sponsoring a project, we would love to hear from you.

Each project costs us around $10,000 to complete.
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DO BOTH

If you have a meaningful project idea and want to help fund it, you can play a powerful role in making it a reality.

By sponsoring your own submitted project, you’ll receive regular updates from the student team as the project progresses, and you're welcome to offer input or guidance throughout the process. Your level of involvement is entirely up to you; there’s no obligation to meet with the team unless you choose to.

This is your chance to combine inspiration with action—for the benefit of the world.
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When we serve others we serve God...He expects us to use our gifts, talents, and abilities to bless the lives of Heavenly Fathers children. We are to use the gifts we’ve been given: time, talents, and blessings to serve Heavenly Fathers children, especially the most vulnerable and needy.
Elder Dale G. Renlund
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Key Deadlines

7/31/25
Project Idea Submissions
8/22/25
Sponsor Commitments

PROGRESS TOWARD OUR GOALS

15 of 25
Projects Identified
7 of 25
PROJECTS FUNDED
7
Project Co-Sponsors

PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

We will update this list as we learn of additional project opportunities. These are projects we have identified as projects that can be done by an engineering Capstone team. We will continue to seek sponsors through August 2025 so that students can participate on as many of these projects as possible.
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Smart Relief for Ukraine

We are exploring a Capstone project in partnership with Center for Humanitarian Technology (CFHT) to support their Humanitarian Assistance and Response Platform (HARP), with a specific focus on aiding operations in Ukraine. A student team will collaborate closely with CFHT to develop a key software or systems component that enhances the platform’s ability to deliver rapid, coordinated aid in the region.
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Building with the Earth

In partnership with Africompassion, students will design a low-cost, interlocking earth block machine that allows local families and schools to build safe, durable structures using the soil beneath their feet.
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Restoring Mobility in Gaza and Beyond

Working alongside Amparo Prosthetics, projects will focus on creating modular pediatric prosthetics and field tools that allow for compassionate care in clinics with limited resources. (Three unique projects)
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Water for the Forgotten: Clean Water Access for the Navajo Nation

Roughly 30% of households on the Navajo Nation lack access to running water. In collaboration with tribal leaders, NGOs, and engineering mentors, this BYU Capstone project aims to design and pilot a modular, solar-powered water purification and delivery system. The focus will be on isolated households or clusters without infrastructure access, targeting uranium- and arsenic-contaminated groundwater, a major local health issue.
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Modular Tractor for Sustainable Farming in Côte d’Ivoire and Beyond

This project aims to design a low-cost, modular tractor that can be assembled in Côte d’Ivoire using recycled or locally sourced materials. By equipping smallholder farmers with affordable mechanization, the initiative empowers rural communities to increase yields, reduce labor strain, and improve livelihoods. Sponsors will help bring accessible, scalable innovation to the heart of West African agriculture, including Côte d’Ivoire and five other African countries. Elevate will ensure this project is able to move forward and help as many people as possible.
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Real-time Language Translation for Historic Site Tours

Real-time language translation is needed at places like church historic sites to enable visitors to fully engage with the tours and sites. The project will not only enhance the experience of non-English-speaking visitors but also empower tour guides to serve more effectively across language barriers without needing fluency in multiple languages.
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Addressing Student Housing Insecurity

Help bring dignity and comfort to students facing housing insecurity. This project will support a Capstone team in designing an ultra-efficient shower system for use in tiny homes. The goal is to provide a hygienic, space-conscious solution that fits the needs of students living in transitional or low-cost housing.
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Havasupai Trash Lift Project

A BYU Capstone team will design a lifting device to help the Havasupai community manage trash more safely and efficiently. By making it easier to collect and remove heavy waste sacks, this project will reduce health risks for workers, protect the village from scattered trash and wildlife intrusion, and improve the overall cleanliness and dignity of the living environment. This effort directly supports the Tribe’s vision for a healthier, more sustainable future.
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Lightening the Load

Students will develop a powered assistive device that attaches to wheelchairs, making it easier for caregivers to help those with mobility challenges.
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Energy Kites

This project explores the the use of robotic kites to harness renewable energy from high-altitude winds. The goal of this project is to develop a small-scale prototype that charges a battery pack sufficient to power a single small household contributing to sustainable energy solutions in off-grid or mobile applications. This technology has strong potential for humanitarian applications, particularly in off-grid or disaster-affected regions where access to reliable electricity is limited.


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Portable Water Purifier

A BYU Capstone team would develop a compact, low-cost water purification device to help provide safe drinking water to underserved communities around the world. The system would use UV LED technology to sanitize thousands of gallons of water daily, making a life-saving difference in clinics, homes, and villages.
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Low-Cost Airway Simulator for Life-Saving Training

To address the global shortage of trained providers in airway foreign body removal, a BYU Capstone team is designing an affordable, anatomically accurate simulator that can be built using locally available materials in low- and middle-income countries. This hands-on project empowers students to apply mechanical design and medical innovation skills to create a scalable training tool that could help save the lives of children worldwide by improving access to critical surgical skills.
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Humanitarian Prosthetic Inventory and Management System

Details coming soon.
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LDS Africa Areas

Stay tuned for details...
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SCROLL THROUGH THE VIDEOS BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PAST CAPSTONE PROJECTS COMPLETED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WORLD

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QUESTIONS?