"America's independent inventors face many obstacles when it comes to sharing their ideas with the world – perhaps most significantly a stage on which to tell their story," said Jeffrey Dollinger, President of Invent Now, Inc. "This Challenge is a great opportunity for inventors to unleash their inventive spirit and advance their big ideas."
The Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge will be accepting submissions at www.History.com/invent from today through December 31, 2005 at PT. The winner of the Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge will receive the tools and training necessary to become America's next great inventor – beginning with a $25,000 grant. In addition, the winner and four other finalists will be announced and have their invention ideas and stories featured during Modern Marvels "Invention Week" on The History Channel (May 22-26, 2006). The 25 semi-finalists will also have their invention ideas featured at a national exposition and be invited to attend a one-day invention seminar to help further develop their invention ideas.
"Some of history's greatest inventions – Velcro®, the elevator, the traffic signal and the air conditioner – came from everyday inventors," said Judy Klein-Frimer, Director of Brand Enhancement for The History Channel. "These are the people and breakthroughs that we showcase on Modern Marvels, so it is fitting to our brand and company values that we sponsor a program seeking the next great invention idea – one that may someday be a feature on our program."
Those who dream of transforming the way we live and shaping our future through a simple idea or concept can log-on to www.History.com/invent for details on how to enter the Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge.
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WINNER: SUZANNE REICHEL!
