How To Participate

Register your team!

Complete the challenge team registration form. You will be automatically placed on the Invention Challenge group email list to receive challenge updates, assistance with forming teams and related challenge news and events. You must register your team by December 1, 2008 to be able to participate.

Nov 11, 5pm: REQUIRED for all team members: Attend the Challenge Need Presentation and Info Session/Team Formation Mixer. Ask questions, form teams (teams recommended, but not required).

Form a team (optional). See section on forming teams for others who need team members.

Dec 4, 5:45 pm: REQUIRED for all team members who missed the first one: Attend the Challenge Need Presentation and Info Session/Team Formation Mixer. Ask questions, form teams (teams recommended, but not required). A third session is being offered on January 27, 5:30 pm Clark S361.

Attend the Invention Challenge Patent Workshop on December 5, 12-1:15 PM, Clark Center S362. (optional)

Email your entry to the Biodesign office no later than 5pm, Feb 6. (See Submission Guidelines for details)

What will Happen Next

Submissions will be accepted until Feb 6, 5pm.

The Invention Challenge selection committee will select finalists and request finalists to present their concept to the committee. Presentations to the committee, including questions, are typically less than 15 minutes long.

Presentations will be held February 17, 1-3pm. Winner(s) will be announced during EWeek, Feb 25.

All finalists are encouraged to present posters of their concepts on Feb 25.

Attend the Feb 25 Invention Challenge Awards Ceremony at Kresge Auditorium!