The InVenture Prize is Georgia Tech’s premier undergraduate innovation competition where students present their inventions, compete for prize money, and gain mentorship and exposure.

You can apply if you are a (1) a current Georgia Tech undergraduate student working toward your Bachelor's degree, or (2) a recent graduate (Spring, Summer, or Fall of the year prior to your application, e.g.: for the 2026 competition - graduates from Spring, Summer and Fall of 2025 were eligible), and as long as your invention was conceived while you were an undergraduate at Georgia Tech.

Yes! You may enter as an individual or as part of a team.

Each student can only be part of one team.
Each student/team may submit only one invention.

Yes, teams can have up to 6 members.

Unfortunately, no. Only enrolled undergraduate GT students or those who have recently graduated from their undergraduate degree at GT are eligible to compete. External students can advise and contribute to the work on the invention, however, they will not be eligible to formally register, compete on stage or receive any award money directly from us, when applicable.

Your submission must be an original student invention that you (or your team) created.

Yes, these are allowed, but you must fully disclose all contributors, resources, and context during registration. You must own the Intellectual Property of your submitted invention.

You are eligible only if your venture has not raised more than $100,000 in total funding (including grants, competitions, loans, friends/family, etc.).

Yes, students must be the original creators or owners of the invention’s intellectual property.

No, projects that qualify as university-owned IP are not eligible for the competition.

You’ll submit an online application describing your invention, your team, and additional information that the organizers need to have.

Registration opens in the fall semester (usually early or mid November) and closes by the posted January deadline. Full schedule can be found at https://inventureprize.gatech.edu/schedule

A prototype is not required to progress in the competition, but it can strengthen your presentation and pitch.

Yes, in addition to various makerspaces at GT, that are available free of charge to students, a team may also apply to receive a Prototype Award of up to $500 to support materials and development. More information can be found at https://sites.gatech.edu/ouess-e2l/innovation/prototype-awards/

The InVenture Prize includes 3 main rounds:
- Preliminary round (Capstone-style gallery judging)
- Semifinal pitch round
- Final live competition with top teams - Shark Tank style, broadcast live on TV!
In addition, there are designated events to help teams prep for each stage of the competition and perfect their pitches.

Finalists pitch live in front of a panel of 3 judges and an audience in a fast-paced, televised-style event.

- Submit a complete and accurate application and commit to participating
- Meet all deadlines
- Fully disclose collaborators, funding, and IP details

Yes, the faculty organizing committee reserves the right to remove participants or deny entry if rules are not followed.

- 1st place winner receives $20,000 cash prize, up to $20,000 in funding support for a patent application, and a guaranteed place in the next CREATE-X Startup Launch cohort, with seed funding of $5,000
- 2nd place winner receives $10,000 cash prize, up to $20,000 in funding support for a patent application, and a guaranteed expedited interview for the next CREATE-X Startup Launch cohort
- People's Choice Award winner receives $5,000 cash prize and a guaranteed expedited interview for the next CREATE-X Startup Launch cohort

If you’ve started building, testing, or thinking seriously about your solution - you’re ready to apply.

That’s okay! Many students are new to pitching. The process is designed to help you refine your idea and communication skills.

For additional support, contact the InVenture Prize team at inventureprize@gatech.edu