Welcome to the Make48 Season 9 National Competition, the ultimate high-stakes showdown where the brightest young minds attempt to turn a brilliant concept into a market-ready prototype in a single weekend. From November 14-16, 2025, Fishers Maker Playground  in Fishers, IN, will once again transform into the high-octane stage for this creative sprint.  The Call to Action: Corteva's "Food Forward" Challenge The competition begins not with a blueprint, but with a secret. Six elite teams – the...

Last week, Make48’s CEO, Tom Gray, and Tool Tech Miles Davis made their way to the heart of the Midwest to represent us at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo  in Indianapolis, IN. As a massive wave of over 70,000 attendees - wearing those iconic blue jackets - descended upon downtown Indianapolis, the energy for agriculture, leadership, and career exploration was electric! The 2025 FFA Convention Experience The Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and other central Indiana...

Get ready to meet a team of young engineers making waves in the world of robotics: The Wingers from Red Wing High School! This dedicated group of 9th and 10th-grade students is passionately expanding their knowledge and putting their skills to the test on the national stage. The Wingers recently proved themselves at the Winona Competition this past summer, where their innovative spirit shone brightly. Their achievement? They were named Runner Up for Best Innovation! Their standout idea was a...