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PennVention is the annual student inventors’ competition at the University of Pennsylvania that takes students through the processes of bringing an idea from conceptualization to commercialization. We provide the tools and resources necessary to help students create, develop and commercialize innovative products or services. Through three distinct rounds, participants will receive intensive business, legal, and technical mentoring services – and vie for a chance to win a portion of the $60,000 in cash and in-kind services awarded at the final invention fair.

Conceive it.

The competition begins in early November and culminates in the final Invention Fair in April. Participation in the first round is optional, but helpful; participation is required in the second round to compete in the final Invention Fair.

Believe it.

Participants will learn about patenting and legal issues, product design, manufacturing, development and marketing, and make valuable business connections for a real-world experience. We will provide you with experienced mentors and first-class resources to help you every step of the way.

Achieve it.

Past PennVention winners have gone on to do amazing things, like secure patents, incorporate businesses, sell their products on QVC, solicit celebrity endorsements and contract with the US Government. See what past PennVention winners have accomplished!

Learn more about:

* The process and deadlines

* Competition regulations

* Prizes

* Resources to develop your ideas