. Make48 – Institute of Competition Sciences

Make48

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Make48 is a nationwide invention-competition docuseries that gives everyday people a challenge to develop a new product at the start of a three-day event. With just 48 hours, teams have to plan, prototype, and pitch a new idea, within the specifications of a challenge. Teams utilize a variety of tools, materials, makerspaces and access to qualified expert “Tool Techs.” They assist teams with the provided fabrication tools to prototype ideas of ranging complexity. No prior invention experience is necessary. The winner is announced at the end of the 48-hour window. Make48 has launched 25+ innovation-based competitions since 2015. For the last 8 years, the series has been a nationally syndicated television program through PBS and has now partnered with ‘This Old House Makers’ channel on Roku for seasons 6-8.

Competition Process

Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.

Judging Criteria

We are looking for product ideas that are highly marketable. Highly marketable ideas have a point of difference. Please note that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel — just have an idea that is unique enough. Highly marketable ideas appeal to larger markets and are able to be manufactured. The winning team will also have met the challenge presented at the beginning of the weekend.

Our judging criteria includes:

  • Product Originality
  • Problem Solution
  • Target Audience
  • Competition
  • Marketability
  • Manufacturing Ease
  • Expandable/Options
  • Packaging
  • Potential Selling Price/Margins
  • Product Demonstration

Participate

Website: www.make48.com/

Managing Organization: Make48

Eligibility:

Anyone! Team members do not need to have any product development experience to apply. We think your fresh perspective is valuable. What we’re looking for are passionate people who are up for a challenge, excited to put themselves out there to solve a problem and make improvements to existing products, eager to learn, collaborate, and willing to be flexible. Have you ever thought “If only there was a…” or “This is what would make this better…” YOU are Make48 material.