Join the bracket and compete for a national championship in 2025-26!
A team-based, hands-on invention challenge
where students invent products for businesses
in the classroom over the course of a semester
with a $100K prize package .
2000+ students tackling 32 unique challenges, with cash prizes and an invite to a televised Make48 competition on the line!
Give your students a chance to create the next BIG idea.
Make48 will present 32 real-world challenges in September 2025. Students aged 14-22 in schools and educational programs across the country will form teams of three and develop innovative product solutions by mid-November, when they will submit a one-minute video showcasing their concept to a panel of business partners.
Winners are selected based on their idea’s market potential—with the winning student team and teacher receiving prizes and an invite to compete at a televised Make48 regional playoff event in 2026, bringing the students and their teacher one step closer to the national championship!
Register below to participate!
The road to the national championship.
After your students submit their invention videos, the competition heats up! Here’s what comes next on their path to winning it all:
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A panel of industry professionals will review each submission in November, seeking the most promising product ideas.
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Winning teams are announced in December. They receive prizes and an exclusive invitation to compete in a televised Make48 Regional Playoff Event in 2026.
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The top two regional playoff teams then move on to the National Championship, where they’ll face off against top talent from the other regions.
The Make48 Innovation Experience is a step-by-step framework designed to help your students turn BIG ideas into real-world prototypes. We captured expert input and best practices from a decade of experience guiding teams through our 48-hour competitions and compiled it into a comprehensive guide featuring expert insight, videos, printable resources, and more!
The Innovation Experience will walk you and your students through the entire innovation and prototyping process; scroll down to see an overview of our modules.
Whether your students are brand-new to invention-based challenges or seasoned tinkerers, the Innovation Experience provides the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Embedded videos (coming soon) will offer a quick overview of how to integrate these resources into your classroom, ensuring a seamless journey toward the Make48 National Championship.
Utilize the Innovation Experience to guide students.
The Innovation Experience Modules.
Hover over each image to learn more about each module's learning objectives.
Training from expert educators.
Our seasoned educator team will set you up for success prior to your start through our teacher certification training, sharing proven strategies for incorporating the Make48 Innovation Experience into your classroom. You’ll gain access to teaching and pacing guides, guest speakers and more through our exclusive teacher community, which means you can get just-in-time help when you need it most.
Certification Training
Prior to beginning, learn best practices from teachers who've successfully implemented Make48 in their own classroom - perfect for both new and experienced educators.
Teacher Resource Hub
Get ready-to-use resources, practical tips for engaging mentors, and step-by-step guidance for engaging activities, ensuring every student can participate meaningfully and confidently.
Teacher Community
Join an exclusive network of like-minded educators to share experiences, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate successes—creating a supportive community around innovation-based learning.
Business partners wanted!
Partner with us to develop your future workforce.
Contact education@make48.com now for details.
Here are a few reasons why businesses love to work with us!
Community Impact
Sponsor a school's participation in the tournament. You'll not only provide students with a unique chance to learn valuable skills, but you'll change the way a teacher approaches the classroom, affecting students for years to come.
Research & Development
Students bring a fresh perspective to challenges businesses face; get inspired by their innovative approaches to problem-solving.
Talent Development
Get involved as a mentor, jumping on the chance to build relationships with your future workforce. This humanizes your organization for the students while re-energizing your employees.
Brand Awareness
Enhance your public visibility and image by partnering with Make48, an established education program that has been providing amazing educational experiences since 2015!
Make48: A trusted classroom partner for innovative businesses.
