Do you have an innovative idea for something you'd like to make that can improve the lives of others but need design, funding, or fabrication help? Anywhere you are on the innovation roadmap - Ideation, proof of concept, prototyping, or small batch production the Make it Happen Challenge is an excellent opportunity to get access to the tools you need and bring your ideas to life.  Your imagination is the limit.

The UD MakerGym and Horn Entrepreneurship are excited to announce the first such design challenge. You will work with the MakerGym’s state-of-the-art equipment for design conception, training, and the fabrication of your idea into physical items. Prior making experience is never required. This challenge is open to ANY UD students, teams, or clubs – undergrad and grad. Proposals are due by March 1, 2021.

The Make It Happen Challenge offers 5+ award packages with a total value of over $25,000. Each award package includes:

• • A monetary grant covering supplies & materials (up to $3,000). 
• • Up to 20 hours of hands-on training & design consultation.

Proposals will be evaluated for their cost-effectiveness, innovativeness, and overall impact potential. Applicants with the most promising proposals will be invited to pitch their idea to an external evaluation & award panel on March 12, 2021, from 2-4 PM via Zoom.