Global Engineering Competition Offers $25,000 Prize in Design Contest
A long-standing global engineering contest is now accepting entries for its 23rd edition, inviting engineers, entrepreneurs, and students to submit innovative solutions aimed at advancing health, security, sustainability, and economic growth. The "Create the Future" Design Contest, organized by SAE Media Group and Tech Briefs magazine, is open to participants worldwide through July 1, 2025, with a grand prize of $25,000 and total awards exceeding $50,000.
Since its inception in 2002, the contest has attracted more than 15,000 product ideas from innovators in over 100 countries. The competition is supported by industry leaders including platinum sponsors COMSOL and Mouser Electronics, whose involvement underscores the event’s significance as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge engineering concepts.
Contestants can participate as individuals or teams by entering one of seven categories: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive/Transportation, Electronics, Manufacturing & Materials, Medical, Robotics & Automation, and Energy, Power & Propulsion. Entries will be reviewed by an independent panel of industry professionals, with winners set to be announced during a live, Shark Tank-style competition in New York City this November. In addition to the judges’ evaluation, the contest will feature an online voting segment, allowing website visitors to select their favorite entries.
Representatives from the sponsoring companies highlighted the contest’s role in fostering technical innovation. Margaret Lemus, vice president of marketing at COMSOL, noted that the competition exemplifies the continuous evolution of the engineering field driven by human ingenuity.
"We at COMSOL are supportive of a contest that encourages researchers, students, and entrepreneurs to push the limits of engineering," she said, wishing participants success in this year’s competition.
Kevin Hess, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Mouser Electronics, emphasized the distributor’s commitment to supporting technical innovation.
"Fostering technical innovation has always been a major part of our mission at Mouser. We are very excited to again participate in this important event for engineers and students around the world," Hess stated.
The contest’s structure allows participants to test and showcase their innovative ideas in a competitive yet supportive environment. The live event in New York City promises to offer a dynamic platform where finalists present their projects in a format designed to challenge and engage both the judges and the audience.
For those interested in participating or learning more about the competition, full contest details and entry guidelines are available on the official website at createthefuturecontest.com.
COMSOL, one of the contest’s major sponsors, is a global provider of simulation software used by technical enterprises, research laboratories, and universities. Its integrated software environment facilitates the development of physics-based models and simulation apps, and it plays a crucial role in advancing simulation technologies across multiple engineering disciplines.
Mouser Electronics, another key sponsor, is a leading distributor of semiconductors and electronic components. The company supports new product introductions from major manufacturers and serves a global community of electronic design engineers and buyers. With a wide array of products and a strong international presence, Mouser continues to be a significant player in the electronics industry.
The "Create the Future" Design Contest has become a benchmark event in the engineering community, known for its ability to highlight emerging technologies and innovative product designs. By providing a competitive platform along with significant financial incentives, the contest continues to drive progress in various fields of engineering, encouraging participants to transform creative ideas into viable, real-world solutions.