2025 Make:able Challenge Prize Announcement

With the submission deadline of May 15th 2025 fast approaching, we’re thrilled to reveal the incredible prize lineup for this year’s Make:able 3D Printing and Assistive Technology Challenge! A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors: Autodesk, MatterHackers, Prusa Research, CREATE Education, and Shining3D.

Grid collage of Make:able prizes, including 3D printers, 3D scanners, filament and gift cards.

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First of all, if you’re new to Make:able, there’s still time to get involved. The free challenge invites students, educators, and makers from around the world to design and prototype assistive devices that improve the lives of people with disabilities or other challenges. It’s a chance to apply creativity, empathy, and 3D printing skills to real-world problems—with the added bonus of some fantastic prizes up for grabs. To find out more and register, head to https://www.makeablechallenge.com.

And now, let’s get into the prize details! Below you’ll find a breakdown of the different categories and the prizes on offer. Please note that for the Under 14 and 14–18 age groups, prizes will be awarded to the schools or organisations students are representing.

Best Showcase of Empathy

Prizes for the empathy category of the 2025 Make:able Challenge - including 2 Bambu Lab P1S Combo printers and a $500 gift card.

Under 14 Age Group – Bambu Lab P1S Combo (from MatterHackers)

14-18 Age Group – Bambu Lab P1S Combo (from MatterHackers)

Over 18 Age Group – $500 Gift Card – Amazon or Tango dependent on location (from Autodesk)

Best Creative Idea

Prizes for the creative idea category of the 2025 Make:able Challenge - including 2 MatterHackers filament bundles and a $500 gift card.

Under 14 Age Group – MH Build “The Works!” Filament Bundle Pack

14-18 Age Group – MH Build “The Works!” Filament Bundle Pack

Over 18 Age Group – $500 Gift Card – Amazon or Tango dependent on location (from Autodesk)

Best Use of Autodesk Software

Prizes for the Autodesk category of the 2025 Make:able Challenge - including 2 Ultimaker 2 Go printers and a $500 gift card.

Under 14 Age Group – Ultimaker 2 Go 3D Printer

14-18 Age Group – Ultimaker 2 Go 3D Printer

Over 18 Age Group – $500 Gift Card – Amazon or Tango dependent on location (from Autodesk)

Best Showcase of Customisation

Prizes for the customisation category of the 2025 Make:able Challenge - including 2 Einstar 3D scanners and a $500 gift card.

Under 14 Age Group – Einstar 3D Scanner (from Shining3D)

14-18 Age Group – Einstar 3D Scanner (from Shining3D)

Over 18 Age Group – $500 Gift Card – Amazon or Tango dependent on location (from Autodesk)

Best Use of 3D Printing

Prizes for the 3D printing category of the 2025 Make:able Challenge - including 2 Prusa Minis and a $500 gift card.

Under 14 Age Group – Original Prusa MINI+ Semi-assembled 3D Printer

14-18 Age Group – Original Prusa MINI+ Semi-assembled 3D Printer

Over 18 Age Group – $500 Gift Card – Amazon or Tango dependent on location (from Autodesk)

Best Showcase of Iterative Design

Prizes for the iterative design category of the 2025 Make:able Challenge - including 2 Bambu Lab A1 Minis and a $500 gift card.

Under 14 Age Group – Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer (from CREATE Education)

14-18 Age Group – Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer (from CREATE Education)

Over 18 Age Group – $500 Gift Card – Amazon or Tango dependent on location (from Autodesk)

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Best of luck to all participants as you put the finishing touches on your submissions! We’ll also be announcing our 2025 judging panel very soon – stay tuned!