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

• $5,000 prototype funding for selected teams
• Free round-trip airfare and accommodation for finalists to Boston
• Mentorship and feedback from SharkNinja executives, investors, and tech experts
• Cash prizes: $25,000 for first place, $15,000 for second, $10,000 for third
• Special "Golden Ticket" award for additional mentorship and promotional resources
• Support for patent application process, including reimbursement of provisional patent application fees
• 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