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Innovative Design

The goal of the Innovative Design category is to encourage undergraduate engineering students to utilize their creativity and education to develop a product or service. Engineers often develop innovative new designs or innovate upon existing designs in ways that benefit society and generate economic returns.

In this category, competitors must design a marketable product or service, or a component of a service that is a significant improvement upon previous designs.

Winning entries will combine originality, technical and economic feasibility, justifiable design choices, and a high quality presentation and exhibit.

Design constraints can be found here (pdf).

The rules document is now available.

Awards

First Place: $3500
Second Place: $2500
Third Place: $1500

Technical Excellence Award
Social Awareness Award