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InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech

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Published 2026-06-28

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InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech

InVenture Prize — Emmy Award-winning undergraduate innovation competition at Georgia Tech. "American Idol for Nerds." Created 2009. 2026 competition: Hearo (1st), PedalSwap (2nd), DoorTix (People's Choice). Televised finals at Ferst Center Theater. ACC InVenture Prize held annually. Prizes include cash, patent filing help, and spot in CREATE-X Startup Launch.

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InVenture Prize — Emmy Award-winning undergraduate innovation competition at Georgia Tech. "American Idol for Nerds." Created 2009.

2026 competition: Hearo (1st), PedalSwap (2nd), DoorTix (People's Choice). Televised finals at Ferst Center Theater. ACC InVenture Prize held annually.

Prizes include cash, patent filing help, and spot in CREATE-X Startup Launch.

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Emmy Award-winning competition. Open to all GT undergrads and recent BS graduates. Finals televised on GPB. Top prize includes cash, patent support, and CREATE-X admission.

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Specific prize amounts and deadlines vary annually. Verify on official site before advising.

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