Support Emerging Innovators with the Collegiate Inventors Competition
Make an Impact on College Students Who are Bringing New Solutions to Life
With your support, the Collegiate Inventors Competition® (CIC) encourages creativity and entrepreneurship in college and university student inventors by giving them access to unique and valuable opportunities. From receiving an all-expenses-paid trip to compete at the invention competition in Washington, D.C., to networking and receiving one-on-one feedback from Hall of Famers, your gift makes it possible for collegiate inventors to enjoy an unparalleled experience. Additionally, winners in both Undergraduate and Graduate categories are awarded a USPTO acceleration certificate.
As a sponsor, you can build brand recognition with industry leaders, connect with emerging student inventors and shape the future through innovation.
Why It Matters
Your support helps fund our nation’s newest and most promising inventors.
Since 1990, the Collegiate Inventors Competition® has encouraged innovation at the collegiate level and advanced the work of young inventors. At this annual event, Finalists gain valuable feedback and mentorship from intellectual property experts and Hall of Fame Inductees who serve as competition Judges. As they compete for cash prizes and patent acceleration, they become empowered to take the next steps in their innovation journey.
Support the Country’s Most Innovative College Students
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