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InnoVators is proud to announce the addition of a college division. After nearly two decades of supporting high school student innovation and entrepreneurship, InnoVators has added a college division for the 2026 competition led by the IIN Youth subcommittee. Applications are now open for college and high school students and teams to compete for cash prizes as they showcase their idea or invention. All participants receive feedback from expert judges.
- Online application including 60 second video due February 28.
- Round 1/regional competitions will be held online March 16 – 20.
- Finals will be held at Illinois State University Saturday, April 11.
College teams can be a single person or up to six people. Registration is $25 per team member. College teams are limited to undergraduate students only. Teams must have an affiliation with an Illinois Innovation Network hub and be able to attend the finals in-person.