TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
Every fall, a select group of schools in the national Make48 network will face off in 32 sponsored innovation challenges.
In each challenge, four schools compete against each other, receiving the same design brief, spending the semester creating and building new products at their schools, and pitching their prototypes back to the sponsoring business.
The top team - selected by the sponsor based on their product's market potential - earns a chance to represent their sponsor and school on the Make48 television series.
2000+ students tackling 32 unique challenges, with cash
prizes and an invite to a televised Make48 competition on the line!
ROAD TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
01
Get Selected
Any school in the Make48 Innovation Experience (Standard or Enhanced Tier) is eligible for tournament selection.
02
Meet Sponsors and Competitors
Four schools are matched with a sponsoring business and connected for the semester.
03
Tackle the Challenge
Teams design, build, and test their product ideas in their classroom with guidance from Make48’s student and teacher guides and support.
04
Pitch to Industry Judges
Each team presents to judges representing the sponsoring company, and ideas are judged by the sponsor based on market potential.
05
Represent Your Pod
Winning teams earn a spot on the Make48 television series. Travel and prize funding depend on sponsor support for that bracket.
TOURNAMENT TIMELINE
September: Challenges released to participating schools
November: Final product ideas submitted
December: Winning teams announced
Spring/Summer: 48-hour events filmed for the Make48 television series
READY TO GET STARTED?
If your school is part of the Make48 Innovation Experience, you’re eligible.
Complete the short form below to be considered for the next tournament cycle. Schools may be placed in either a sponsored or pending bracket depending on funding availability.
Interested in helping more schools reach the TV stage? Learn how to sponsor a tournament bracket on our Partners page.
