NAI’s Student Showcase identifies and celebrates exceptional student inventors and serves as the premier arena to cultivate partnerships among the brightest minds in academic innovation, from across the nation and around the world.
As an expansion to the Showcase, the Genspiration Prize awards excellence in student innovation at both K-12 and university levels. The Prize is awarded by the Genspiration Foundation and NAI to student invention teams or individuals whose innovations have impressive potential in creating positive societal impact. Held at NAI’s Annual Conference, Student Showcase participants have the unique opportunity to present their innovation to the world’s leading inventors, university leaders, industry leaders, and inventive institutions and compete for the Genspiration Prize to be recognized on the national level, as well as represent the impressive caliber of innovation happening at their institution or organization.
The Genspiration Prize is made possible by our partners at the Genspiration Foundation and their committment to recognizing student inventors and providing support and mentorship to further advance their ability to translate their innovations to make positive societal and economic impacts.
The Prize consists of two categories. The Genspiration Young Inventors Prizes recognizes outstanding innovation two age groups: K-8th grade (K-8) and 9th grade-12th grade (9-12). Recipients of the Genspiration Young Inventors Prize will receive a cash prize of $5,000 towards the development of their innovation and their affiliated organization receives $3,000 towards innovation programs and assistance with obtaining a provisional patent.
The Genspiration University Inventors Prize is awarded to exceptional inventors currently pursuing a Bachelor degree*. Recipients of the Genspiration Collegiate Inventors Prize will receive a cash prize of $5,000 towards the development of their innovation.
*When a team consists of both undergraduate and graduate students, the team must have the undergrad represented as the team lead and the final decision on placement in competition is at the judge’s discretion.
All Student Showcase participants will receive financial assistance for travel accommodations.
Applications for the Student Showcase are now open- apply today! Applicants who meet the eligibility for the Genspiration Prize will automatically be considered for the award.
About the Genspiration Foundation
The Genspiration Foundation is a family foundation founded by Judy Genshaft and Steve Greenbaum. The foundation’s mission is supporting education and innovation through initiatives that deliver measurable and impactful outcomes that benefit society. As part of this mission, the Genspiration Foundation is committed to recognizing student inventors and providing support and mentorship to further advance their ability to translate their innovations to make positive societal and economic impacts.
FAQ and Eligibility
Please see the Student Showcase page for eligibility criteria, additional prize info, and frequently asked questions.
