SharkNinja Innovation Challenge

About

The SharkNinja Innovation Challenge is a national competition aimed at university students and early-career entrepreneurs in the USA, encouraging innovative solutions in areas such as consumer problem-solving, sustainability, and universal design, offering substantial funding, mentorship, and exposure to industry leaders, culminating in a live final event in Boston.

Benefits

• 💰Prototype Funding
  $5,000 prototype funding for selected teams
• ✈️ Travel & Accommodation
  Free round-trip airfare and accommodation for finalists to Boston
• 🎓Mentorship & Feedback
  Mentorship and feedback from SharkNinja executives, investors, and tech experts
• 💰Cash Prizes
  Cash prizes: $25,000 for first place, $15,000 for second, $10,000 for third
• 🎤Golden Ticket Award
  Special "Golden Ticket" award for additional mentorship and promotional resources
• 🛠️ Patent Support
  Support for patent application process, including reimbursement of provisional patent application fees
• 🤝Mentor Resources
  Access to MassChallenge and SharkNinja mentor resources

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be aged 18-24
• Must be a university student or early-career entrepreneur
• Teams must operate in the USA
• Solutions can be at pilot, early growth, or expansion stages, including concept and prototype stages

Target Sector

All Industries

Target Location

USA