The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) hosts an Student Showcase, an annual event celebrating exceptional student inventors and a platform for student innovators to present their groundbreaking ideas to leading inventors, university leaders, and industry experts.

As a part of the event the Genspiration Prize, awarded by the Genspiration Foundation and NAI, recognizing excellence in student innovation with significant societal impact. 

University Prize winners will receive a $5,000 cash award to further develop their innovation. Teams and individuals are welcome to apply, with up to three team members eligible to attend the Annual Conference if selected.To qualify, university inventors must be enrolled at an NAI Member Institution and must submit an endorsement from their faculty advisor. 

Applications are due by February 11th, 2025. For more details on the Genspiration Prize visit the Academy of Inventors webpage.