This competition recognizes students at any U.S. college or university who have tested prototypes of technology-based inventions in healthcare, food/water and agriculture, transportation and mobility, and consumer devices. Teams of undergraduate students must apply with one invention and individual graduate students must apply with two or more inventions. Inventions are not limited to class projects or thesis work, and any side/personal projects could also be considered. Patents are encouraged but not required. In each of the four categories, undergraduate team winners are awarded $10k and graduate student winners are awarded $15k.

The initial application is due by September 27, 2019 and students should review the Application Info Packet for complete details about the application process and eligibility requirements.

Interested students who want to discuss this competition further should contact Janell Ciemiecki, the Awards Program Administrator, at 617-258-5798.