Make48

Make48 is a competition & community for everyday innovators. Make48 provides the tools and technicians to build your prototype.

Make48, the “world’s fastest invention competition”, is the nationwide invention documentary series that gives teams exactly 48 hours to come up with an idea and build a prototype based on a challenge. Teams present their working prototype and promotional video to a panel of judges. One winning team wins a cash prize! Make48 is the brainchild of a group of Kansas City-based inventors who have been

developing and launching products for decades. Their passion for inventing and problem solving led to the creation of Make48. The series is unscripted and consists of experts, entrepreneurs and the everyday inventor’s race to beat the clock and come up with the next big idea. Season 3 is currently airing on local PBS/APT (American Public Television) stations across the country. Watch seasons 1, 2 and 3 by going to Amazon Prime Video, PBS.org or Make48.com.

01/06/2026

Makerbot stands for everything we believe in at Make48! Students using hands-on learning in real-time! Rapid prototyping is a must at our competitions.

12/17/2025

Ending the year BIG at Make48 and it’s all because of the people.💥Students. Educators. Mentors. Partners. Sponsors. Tool Techs. Volunteers. And this unreal team behind the scenes. THANK YOU for showing up, going all in, and bringing innovation to life in just 48 hours.

Cheers to the holidays and what we’ll create next.🎄🎉

12/11/2025

We had a blast at the NAAE Convention this week. We met so many passionate educators and enjoyed sharing how Make48 is bringing hands-on learning to the classroom.

12/04/2025

Warning: This sizzle may cause extreme inspiration! ✨ Season 9 Nationals brought the HEAT….relive the moments that made it unforgettable.

11/25/2025

Mark your calendars! Make48 will be exhibiting at the NAAE Convention December 8–12. We can’t wait to share how we bring real-world collaboration and creativity into classrooms. Swing by and say hello!

11/21/2025

Today was a special day indeed! Well done ladies...you all are already changing the world and we cannot wait to see what your futures hold!

11/18/2025

🥇 Meet Your Season 9 Nationals Champions!

Huge congratulations to The Dream Makers from Kansas State School for the Blind! This team brought unstoppable creativity, problem-solving and teamwork to every moment of the event. Their hard work and innovation led them straight to the top spot winning $10,000!!

We’re incredibly proud of their achievement and the passion they brought to the Season 9 Nationals stage. Way to go, Dream Makers! 🎉

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1712 Main Street
Kansas City, MO
64108

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+18162268385

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http://www.make48.com/

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