Make:Able challenge
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Design and make a 3D printed
product or prototype that
improves day-to-day life of
someone with a disability or
the elderly.
Dates IDEAS
Open now-November
Important details
Teams of up to 5 people
Must use Tinkercad or Fusion 360
Must have a 3D print
Video submission required
Prizes
Prizes vary but typically include things like
3D printers and other technology.
Congressional app challenge
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Create an original app on
any topic
Dates IDEAS
May-October
Important details
Students can use any programming language and any platform,
including block coding
Teams of up to four
One entry per person per year (multiple submissions per school
are allowed)
Video submission required
Prizes
Prizes vary but are not typically monetary
and are mostly about recognition
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
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Use advanced technology to
solve problems in the
community.
Dates IDEAS
August-November
Important details
Only one entry per school is allowed
Cannot submit project idea in any other contests
Video submission required
Up to five students per team (only three will be allowed
to attend the trip if declared a winner)
Prizes
1 National winner receives $100,000 in technology and a trip
10 National finalists receive $50,000 in technology and a trip
1 National Environmental Impact winner will receive $50,000
50 State winners will receive $12,000 in technology
300 State finalists will receive $2500 in technology
EAST Conference Competitions
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There are a variety of
competitions and they are
subject to change. We won’t
know the exact competitions
unitl closer to EAST Con.
Dates IDEAS
Deadlines typically fall in The previous
February winners can be
found at this QR
Code. You can look
up their social media
posts to see their
winning entries.
Important details
Do not have to attend EAST Con to enter
Look at details for each individual competition
Prizes
Depends on the competition
Most are recognition at EAST Conference