2023 Beloit | Make48

Beloit, WI

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Challenge Theme

Panels to Planet/Repower with Purpose

See what happened this year at The Lincoln Academy!

Tool tech uses sewing machine to help a team with their project

Two mentors sit at a table discussing the team's projects.

A tool tech welds something up with a Lincoln Welder at a Make48.

A tool tech shows the camera his Make48 paper airplane for the winning trophy.

A tool tech works with his Kreg tool saw cutting some wood for a project.

Tool techs and family members pose in front of a sponsor banner.

Creativity and innovation was at its peak in Beloit - Let's do it again!

Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.

This August, Make48 will host the competition at The Lincoln Academy in Beloit, WI. With access to expert tool technicians and high-tech equipment, competing teams will have the power to build almost anything.

For this challenge, collaboration is the key to success. Many people have big ideas but few possess the resources to develop a prototype that turns them into reality. To build anything, different skills, materials and equipment must work together to create a final product. Make48 allows this process to be achieved with a fun, fast-paced, and educational event. First place team wins $2000 and advances to the nationals in November 2023.

The Lincoln Academy is dedicated to providing scholars an environment conducive to the learning process. They prove what is possible when scholars are given the right combination of school culture, strong academics, career integration and a mission-driven staff.

Built with input from the community, access and equity drives The Lincoln Academy as an innovative, high quality, free public school option. They expect ALL scholars to graduate from high school with a clear pathway to success.

Event Date: August 11-13, 2023

Team Application

We’re seeking diverse teams to compete at Make48 Beloit. Team members may be of any age, but each team must have at least someone 18+. The spirit of innovation is within us all - let’s see what you’re capable of creating!

First place team wins $2000 and advances to the nationals in November 2023.

Applications have CLOSED!

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Sponsor The Event

Make48 is made possible with generous support from our sponsors. Celebrate the maker-mindset and engage with your community in an impactful way by sponsoring this event. A variety of investment levels are available.

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Tool-Tech Application

Tool-Techs are essential for competing teams to achieve success. Offer your expertise and professional skill by volunteering your time as a Tool-Tech.

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Volunteer Application

The energy of these dynamic events is contagious and to execute them flawlessly we need your help! Volunteer to support the event in a number of ways from helping with setup to registering teams as they arrive.

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Team Bios

LION LOLLAPALOOZA

Dustin Springer, Sarah McKillips, Theo Felger and Madison Flanagan are TLA scholars who are excited to represent their school! Read more about them here

#LAWMEN

Meet the team that work together at the Beloit Police Dept! Andre Sayles, Daniel Molland, Christopher Eberhardt and Laurie Hazeltine. Learn more about the team here

TERRIFIC TRADESMEN

Welcome Aaron Wood, Ben Tufano, Frank Baroni and Mason Musil. They are a creative & innovative team of construction workers. Read more about them here

PURPLE KNIGHTS

Students Ray Watkins, Moises Guerrero Sandoval, Dulce Figueroa and Brooklyn Watkins are coming from Beloit Memorial High School. Learn more about the full team here