
Wichita, Kansas


CHALLENGE PARTNER
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Challenge Theme
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On Wichita State University Campus
March 20-22, 2026
GoCreate
Make48 kicks off its 2026 season at GoCreate, where Kansas grit fuels the 48-hour build.
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. ​
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GoCreate, A Koch Collaborative, is an 18,000 sq. ft. creative community makerspace open to all ages and experiences – artists and engineers alike. GoCreate features textiles, woodworking and metals studios with sophisticated, expert training and a supportive community to help make prototypes, projects and dreams come true.
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In March 2026, GoCreate will host the first play-off event of the year. Students from the Innovation Classroom Experience will meet at GoCreate to tackle a mystery challenge. The event will host the teams that were the TOP winners of their respective brackets.
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For this challenge, collaboration is the key to success. Many people have big ideas but few possess the resources to develop a prototype that turns them into reality. To build anything, different skills, materials and equipment must work together to create a final product. Make48 allows this process to be achieved with a fun, fast-paced, and educational event. First place team will win $2,000 and the top two teams will advance on to Season 10 Nationals!

How YOU Can Join the Fun!
​Sponsor This Event
We need your help...get in on the spirit of innovation and engage with your community by sponsoring.
Be a Volunteer Tool-Tech
The heart of this competition is collaboration. Provide your talents during this event as a Tool-Tech.
I Can be a General Volunteer
The energy of these events is contagious. Would love to help?


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