The Collegiate Inventors Competition is an annual competition that recognizes and rewards innovations developed by undergraduate and graduate students from across the United States. The competition is organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and sponsored by a number of leading companies and organizations.
The purpose of the Collegiate Inventors Competition is to encourage and inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs by providing them with the opportunity to showcase their ideas and compete for cash prizes and other recognition. The competition is open to students from all academic disciplines, and entries can be in any field, from biotechnology and engineering to computer science and social innovation.
Winners of the Collegiate Inventors Competition receive cash prizes and other recognition, as well as opportunities for mentorship, networking, and commercialization support. The competition has helped launch the careers of many successful entrepreneurs and innovators, and it continues to be an important platform for showcasing and rewarding the creativity and ingenuity of students from across the United States.