Student Showcase Application

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  • Students from K - Undergraduate are eligible to be considered for the Genspiration Prize. 
  • Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD students will be eligible for the Dr. Barry B. Bercu Biomedical University Inventor Prize. 
  • Applicants of the Student Showcase who meet the eligibility requirements for either or both Prizes will automatically be considered for the award(s).

Individual or Team Lead Information


If applying as a team, select one member to serve as the Team Lead and complete this application. One additional team member may join the Team Lead to represent the invention at the showcase if chosen as a finalist.

The parent/guardian of the Team Lead will be contacted to collect parent/guardian information for all team members if selected.

If applying as a team, select one member to serve as the Team Lead and complete this application. At least one team member, preferably the team lead, must attend the conference. One additional team member may also attend. Attendance by additional team members will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Name



Demographic Information





Contact Information


Home Address






Parent or Guardian




Additional Team Member


If you are part of a team, the team lead (you) and one teammate may join to represent the invention in the showcase if selected as a finalist. Please list the name of the teammate you would like to invite if selected. 
If selected, the parent or guardian of the team lead will be contacted to collect final additional parent emails.
Teammate



Academic Information


Affiliate Statement of Support



Please upload a statement of support from the local affiliate. The statement should describe:

  • The student/team members
  • The potential and significance of the invention
  • Mission of the organization and its impact on young inventors
  • How your organization would benefit from receiving the Genspiration Affiliate Prize

Previous Recognitions

Academic Information




Advisor Recommendation



Please upload a statement of support from a college advisor that supports your work. The statement should describe:

  • The student/team members
  • The potential and significance of the invention




Intellectual Property





Proposal Components 1/6


Proposal Components 2/6


General overview of how your invention can be utilized. Include its features, benefits, purpose and objectives.

Proposal Components 3/6


How does this invention provide a solution or improvement to the problem you are addressing? Think “Shark Tank” – tell us why we should invest in your invention.

Proposal Components 4/6


Where does your innovation fit into society’s future? In what ways do you see your invention shaping or benefiting the future of society?

Proposal Components 5/6


How does your innovation create long-lasting benefits for society and the economy? Discuss potential impact, market opportunities, and how your invention addresses a gap in the marketplace. Please compare your invention to the most similar product in the commercial market and explain how yours would be different. 

Proposal Components 6/6


Describe the materials, equipment, methods and/or programming environment used to develop your product or prototype.

Video Requirement


A 1–3 minute YouTube video is required as part of your application. Review the YouTube Guide, and Genspiration Explainer Video before filming.


Your video should: 

  • Begin this statement:
    • “My name is/We are (say your first and last name or team name), and I am an inventor/we are inventors in the Student Showcase competition.”
  • Be filmed in a well-lit, quiet setting.
  • Show you wearing neat, comfortable clothing.
  • Clearly describe your primary invention:
    • What problem(s) does it solve, and how?
    • What inspired you? What motivated you to develop this solution?
  • Present the business case for your invention:
    • What is the market size?
    • How many people could benefit?
    • Could new jobs be created?
    • Is something similar already on the market? If so, how does your invention stand out?
  • Demonstrate and explain how your invention works.

Tip: Watch the Inventor Example Video for best practices. Practice in front of a mirror before recording!

Releases and Headshots

For each team member, please attach: 

For each team member, please attach: 

Team Lead
Additional Team Member 
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