Collegiate Inventors Competition
Collegiate Inventors Competition
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The Collegiate Inventors Competition® (CIC) is your opportunity to bring national attention to your work, gain valuable feedback from our National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees and compete for cash prizes.
To enter CIC, you’ll need to fill out our online application form. Here’s what you’ll be asked to provide:
Your student information
An essay including a brief description or abstract of your invention
A letter of recommendation from a faculty adviser or professional reference
A literature/patent search and summary
Any relevant supporting or supplemental materials you wish to submit, such as charts, graphs, videos, articles, samples, etc.
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