FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Kansas City, MO] – [March 11, 2025] – The Make48 Innovation Experience is transforming how students learn by bringing real-world innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving into the classroom. This hands-on program challenges students, ages 14-22, to design, prototype, and pitch new product ideas—just like real entrepreneurs and engineers.
Witness Innovation in Action
Through a structured, competition-style format, student teams advance from classroom challenges to regional and national tournaments, where they showcase their creativity and technical skills in front of industry professionals. Along the way, they gain critical STEM, business, and design thinking skills while working alongside mentors who help bring their ideas to life.
“Students thrive when given the opportunity to solve real-world problems in an engaging, hands-on way,” said Brett Kisker, Director of Education at Make48. “The Make48 Innovation Experience gives them a taste of what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, an engineer, and a creative thinker—all in one.”
Schools, organizations, and businesses nationwide are partnering with Make48 to bring this hands-on experience to more students. Designed for flexibility, the program aligns with national education standards and easily integrates into classrooms, afterschool programs, or semester-long courses. Now, with the highly anticipated Make48 mobile app, the entire Innovation Experience is just a tap away—giving students and teachers instant access to tools, resources, and guidance anytime, anywhere.
Want to inspire the next generation of innovators? Join the movement. To learn more about partnership opportunities, contact us at education@make48.com.
###
About Make48
Make48 is a nationwide invention-competition docuseries that challenges teams to turn their ideas into reality in just 48 hours. During the three-day event, participants must design a prototype, create a promotional video, and prepare a sales sheet to present their concept to a panel of judges. Teams have access to a state-of-the-art makerspace, skilled Tool Techs who can bring almost any vision to life, as well as patent attorneys, marketing experts, and other invaluable resources. This unique format ensures a level playing field, where creativity and teamwork shine, making it accessible to everyone—no prior technical expertise is required. The Make48 Innovation Experience is bringing this same energy into classrooms nationwide. In 2025, 128 schools will compete in the inaugural bracket-style tournament, with winning teams advancing through regional and national rounds to showcase their talents on the big stage.
Make48 Media Contact:
Cassandra Muñoz
816-226-8385
Comments