About the competition
Anyone 18 or over can apply, on their own or in a team of up to 8, from anywhere apart from countries under sanctions. There is no entry fee.
Up to 3 designs get parts money of up to 10,000 dollars each to build them, paid against receipts. If your build ends up in our product, you share a 3 percent royalty pool for that product for 10 years. Stand out, and you could be hired as a founding engineer.
Applications close 23 November 2026. The full rules are at https://thermalabs.io/challenge/rules/
Prize
Mixed/Other
Parts money of up to 10,000 dollars for up to 3 designs, a 3 percent royalty pool for 10 years, and a hiring shortlist
Deadline
November 23, 2026
1 month from now
Eligibility
Open to everyone
Open worldwide unless noted.