Design contest to inspire technological innovation

10-03-2021 | Mouser Electronics | New Technologies

Mouser has announced its sponsorship of the 19th Create the Future Design Contest, a global challenge to engineers and innovators worldwide to design the next great thing. The company, which has sponsored the contest for several years, is joined by valued suppliers Intel and Analog Devices as co-sponsors. The contest is produced by SAE Media Group. COMSOL is also a principal sponsor of the contest.

The contest is open for submissions through to July 1, 2021. The grand prize winner wins worldwide recognition and a cash prize of $25,000 for an innovative product that serves society and the economy. Previous contests have created more than 15,000 design ideas from entrepreneurs, engineers and students in more than 100 countries.

“At Mouser, fostering innovation is rooted in our foundation from the company’s earliest days,” said Kevin Hess, Mouser Electronics’ senior vice president of Marketing. “We proudly support programs like the Create the Future Design Contest that bring out the best in engineers, innovators and students.”

“Mouser Electronics, renowned for delivering best-in-class service and products to customers, is also a recognised advocate for design and innovation,” said Joseph Pramberger, president of SAE Media Group. “We are excited to have the support of industry leaders such as Mouser, Intel and Analog Devices.”

The grand prize winner will be selected from the winners in seven entry categories: Aerospace and Defence; Automotive, Transportation; Consumer Product Design; Electronics, Sensors, IoT; Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics; Medical; and Sustainable Technologies, Future Energy.

By Natasha Shek