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Bring your hardware product and we'll bring the experts! Bolt is a Boston-based hardware startup incubator that wants to help you get your idea from prototype to manufactured product. We've seen their place and these guys have some serious tools and know-how!
Share your product idea and get a chance to win a spot in their first group of companies. Over the next 2 years, Bolt will select approximately 25 companies and provide them with access to their high-end prototyping shop, support from a full-time engineering and design staff, assistance with manufacturing and commercialization, and seed capital.
What you need to do (see rules and requirements):
- Apply at Bolt.io for a chance at a spot.
- Submit an entry through the GrabCAD Challenge page with…
....... Name your entry with the name of your product.
....... Upload a detailed sketch of your product (JPG or PNG).
....... Description of the product and problem you want to solve.
....... CAD models are encouraged.
....... Video or animation are optional.
Please note: No business plans or marketing links on GrabCAD. Save that for your BOLT application. ....... Leave a comment, below, with any questions for the Bolt team and advisors.
Winning teams will receive a one-hour consultation with the Bolt partners and staff! Honorable mentions will get Bolt and GrabCAD swag and 6 months free use of GrabCAD Workbench for their startup.
Apply at Bolt.io for a chance at a spot.
Submit an entry through the GrabCAD Challenge page with…
Name your entry with the name of your product.
Upload a detailed sketch of your product (JPG or PNG).
Description of the product and problem you want to solve.
CAD models are encouraged.
Video or animation are optional.
Please note: No business plans or marketing links. Save that for your BOLT application.
The challenge is open to everyone except GrabCAD or Bolt employees.
Team entries are welcome. In case of team win, prize will be transferred to team leader who is solely responsible for sharing it among team members.
Please submit only one entry.
Only entries uploaded to GrabCAD library through this challenge page here will participate in the competition.
By entering this competition, you
1. Warrant that the work is your original work.
2. To the best of your knowledge, it is not, and has not been in production or otherwise previously published or exhibited.
3. Neither the work nor its use infringes the intellectual property rights (whether a patent, utility model, functional design right, aesthetic design right, trade mark, copyright or any other intellectual property right) of any other person.
Applicants are not entitled to any compensation or reimbursement for any costs. The applicant’s participation shall not constitute employment, assignment or offer of employment or assignment.
Tag your model with “hardware”. Only entries with valid tag will participate!
This Challenge starts on May 15, 2013 and ends on May 22, 2013, at 11:59pm UTC.
Only 1 prize per person. Void where prohibited.
Winners will be announced latest June 20, 2013.
The contest sponsor has the right to promote the winning entries.
All entries must be submitted publicly. Entrants should be aware of what this means for any patent applications you are considering.
We build hardware businesses. Bolt is a 6-month intensive program designed to help hardware startups grow.
Together, Bolt's founding team has developed over 20 commercially successful hardware products, manufactured tens of millions of units and invested several $100 million of venture capital.
Hardi Meybaum
Chris QuinteroHave an awesome idea for this competition? Want to win cool prizes? Sign-up now to upload your entries.
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16 comments
Tomasz Szewczyk over 12 years ago
I don`t get it... I think. First of all how edgible is an oversees entry. Realistically. Past the first hour...
Hevi over 12 years ago
@Tomasz Szewczyk +1
Sherwin Perez over 12 years ago
Good question Tomasz.
Tan Wei Kok over 12 years ago
I'm confused. Bolt page required us to upload on their side with 1 project. Here allow us to send multiple entries.
Sara Sigel over 12 years ago
Thanks for your entry @Raul!
@Tomasz International entries are eligible for sure! The Bolt team has already considered product ideas from many teams outside the US.
@Tan.Wei.Kok Thanks for letting me know. I'll update the Challenge to one entry only. Sorry for the confusion!
Tomasz Szewczyk over 12 years ago
How much detail would you require for an acceptable entry?
Dragan Beljan over 12 years ago
I dont have a team or company, may i independently upload my idea??
Sara Sigel over 12 years ago
@Tomasz We're asking for a concept sketch for your GrabCAD entry, the Bolt application may ask for more detail on the business side.
@Dr.Beljan A team is encourages but independent is allowed. Good luck!
@Eddwin Wish this one could have caught your eye, I'm sure you have a great idea you're working on :)
Tomasz Szewczyk over 12 years ago
Am I right in saying a new type of propulsion is out of the usual modus oprandi of Bolt? Non retail not connected little robotics and 2 years would be a push and not really a fast-growth business. I have a different idea if that would be the case.
Tan Wei Kok over 12 years ago
@Sara Sorry for late reply. I was at a conference. Bolt replied me 2 days ago that we can send multiple entries on their site too. Sorry for the confusion cause. Thanks =)
Dragan Beljan over 12 years ago
"All entries must be submitted publicly." Quote of last rules, but still 3 entries is PRIVATE.
Tan Wei Kok over 12 years ago
@Dr Beljan Sorry about it. Just go through my submission. I was busy at a 4 days conference plus party that I just submited blindly XD Hardly get 3hrs of sleep each day :p
Dragan Beljan over 12 years ago
The June 20 is past, who is a winner??
Sara Sigel over 12 years ago
Results are posted. Congratulations to Tomasz and everyone who submitted entries!
Tan Wei Kok over 12 years ago
Thanks Sara =)
RJuanateyDesigns over 12 years ago
Congratulations to Tomasz and Thanks to GrabCAD and Bolt
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