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Win $25k of Complimentary Expert Design and Engineering Services!

Are you developing a groundbreaking product but need expert support to take it to the next level?

Contest Overview

Are you developing a groundbreaking product but need expert support to take it to the next level? Join the Intelligent Product Accelerator Contest for your chance to win $25K labor credit towards top-tier design and engineering services. This is your opportunity to accelerate development with a team that has brought hundreds of products to the market.  
This competition is designed to support innovative start-ups by providing them with top-notch design services to help bring their visions to life. Whether you're looking to engineer a new product, develop a user-friendly web application, or need help with product design, this contest is your chance to get professional design assistance!

Contest Details

How to Enter:

Submit your application through the forms below, including a brief description of your start-up, your design needs, and why you believe professional design services will benefit your business.

To be considered, applicants must:
  • Be a U.S. -based startup
  • Submit a product idea that needs product development support
  • Be willing to share basic company and product info under NDA
  • Be open to collaboration and feedback from our engineering and design teams
  • Commit to using the awarded services within 3 months of winning

What the Winner Receives

One startup will be selected to receive:
  • $25K of expert design and engineering services
  • Access to our cross-functional team (industrial design, UX/UI, mechanical, electrical, software, systems)
  • Project planning and strategy support
  • Design review and product feasibility assessment
  • Prototype development or engineering execution (depending on your stage)
  • Regular check-ins and collaborative development
  • A dedicated point of contact throughout the project

*Top 3 Finalists will receive detailed feedback on their proposals and shoutouts on our website.*
This is not a cash prize—it’s something far more valuable: hands-on product development support from one of the most trusted teams in the industry.

Evaluation Criteria

(Entries will be judged based on creativity, potential impact, and the clarity of your vision.)
Your submission will be evaluated on the following factors:
  • Innovation and Differentiation
  • Market Potential
  • Technical Feasibility
  • IP Position
  • Team Expertise
  • Commercial Viability
  • Design Fit
  • Collaboration and IP Sharing Potential
  • Requirements and Design Maturity

Timeline

  1. Submission Window: Now through July 31st
  1. Review & Vetting: August 1st – August 15th
  1. Shortlisting Period: August 16th – August 30th
  1. Finalist Presentations: September 1st - October 1st
  1. Winner Announced: October 10th