New York Competition Promotes 3D Printing and Innovative Manufacturing
By Karla Robinson
October 22, 2012
October 22, 2012
- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced a 3D printing competition called “New York’s Next Top Makers,” intended to strengthen the city’s tradition of innovation.
- “The competition will act as a business accelerator for New York City-based entrepreneurs, inventors and makers, who will be judged by a panel of experts as well as the public and will receive assistance on the path to commercialization, including studio space, business support and mentorship from industry experts including Shapeways, Adafruit Industries, and Honeybee Robotics,” the mayor’s website explains.
- “This contest will make sure New York City stays on the cutting edge of 3D printing, an exciting new industry with virtually unlimited potential, and which could completely revolutionize manufacturing,” says Bloomberg. “New York City — the center of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship — is a natural home for Shapeways, and we look forward to seeing what kinds of exciting products — and quality jobs — they can create.”
- The competition will progress in four phases: Entrepreneurs will upload pitches of the their proposed products from November 2012 to February 2013. Expert judges will then select five pitches from qualifying entries. There will also be a sixth “people’s choice” entry.
- “Over five months, from approximately April 2013 to August 2013, the six selected finalists will participate in a five-month design studio, to further develop their product ideas,” explains the post about the third phase. “During this process they will receive studio space provided by competition sponsor NYDesigns, as well as technical support, materials, access to equipment and mentorship.”
- And finally, during the second annual Maker Week in September 2013, judges will award additional cash prizes to the most promising business.
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