Annually
Collegiate Inventors Competition
Award amount
$2k
Deadline
Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Awards
3 awards
Eligibility
- Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled either part time or full time at a U.S. college or university
- Non-U.S. citizens are eligible as long as they are enrolled in a U.S. college or university
- Must be legally eligible to provide a completed and signed W-9 prior to payout
Description
A unique invention contest offering opportunities to advance your invention through national exposure, expert mentorship, networking and more. Finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the event at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Winners receive cash prizes and patent acceleration.
Provided by National Inventors Hall of Fame
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