If you are a part-time or full-time student enrolled in a U.S. college or university, you are eligible to enter. You must have been enrolled at least part time over the year prior to applying.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to part-time or full-time students enrolled in a U.S. college or university between June 2023 and June 2024
- Non-U.S. citizens are eligible if they meet student enrollment requirements
- Team entries must have all members meet the enrollment criteria
- Inventions are ineligible if:
- They have already been patented or disclosed by another party
- The applicant has held a patent for the invention for more than one year prior to submission
Application Process
- Complete the online application form
- Provide student information and details of your invention
- Submit an essay including a brief description or abstract of your invention
- Include a letter of recommendation from a faculty adviser or professional reference
- Conduct and provide a literature/patent search and summary
- Submit any supporting materials such as charts, graphs, videos, or articles
Your entry will be ineligible if (1) your invention has already been patented or disclosed by another party/inventor, or (2) you have been issued a patent for the invention more than one year prior to the date of your submission to the competition.