Provided by National Inventors Hall of Fame
The Collegiate Inventors Competition is 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. Participants compete to win cash prizes and patent acceleration.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
June 1, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Undergraduate and graduate students who are 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 and can meet student eligibility status
Legally eligible to provide a completed and signed W-9 prior to payout
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Important
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