Turn Your Invention Into Reality

New Age Enclosures is looking for the next great invention. Submit your idea for a chance to win cash prizes and bring your product to market!

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Submission Deadline

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About The Contest

New Age Enclosures is hosting an inventors contest to find the next great invention. We're looking for innovative ideas that can be brought to market with our expertise in enclosure manufacturing.

Submit Your Idea

Have an innovative product idea? Submit your invention concept with details and preliminary designs by October 31st.

Win Cash Prizes

The top 3 devices will each win a $500 cash prize. Multiple entries per individual or organization are allowed.

Launch Your Product

Winners will receive recognition and the opportunity to collaborate with New Age Enclosures to bring their product to market.

Contest Prizes

The top 3 devices will each receive a $500 cash prize to help inventors bring their ideas to life.

Top 3 Devices Win $500 Each

We're looking for the most innovative and practical inventions that transform our off-the-shelf enclosures into market-ready devices.

Innovation

Uniqueness and originality of the invention within its industry.

Practicality

Feasibility and real-world applicability of your product.

Creative Use

Most creative transformation of our OTS enclosure into a market-ready device.

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Contest Timeline

The contest is already underway! Don't miss your chance to participate.

Contest Launch

January 1, 2025

The inventors contest officially launched at the beginning of the year.

Submission Period

January 1 - October 31, 2025

Submit your invention with detailed description, supporting media, and innovation statement.

Submission Deadline

October 31, 2025

Final day to submit your invention for consideration in the contest.

Judging Period

November 1-15, 2025

Our panel of experts will review all submissions based on the judging criteria.

Winners Announcement

November 30, 2025

The top 3 winning devices will be announced and prizes will be awarded.

Submission Guidelines

Please review the following guidelines before submitting your invention.

Eligibility
  • Open to any company, individual developer, or student
  • Multiple entries per individual or organization are allowed
Required Submission Materials
  • Detailed Written Description
    • Clearly explain the product's intended function
    • Identify the target industry
  • Supporting Media
    • Still photos of the product (at least 2–3 clear images)
    • A short video demonstrating the product in use
Additional Requirements
  • Innovation Statement
    • Describe why this invention is unique within its industry
    • Outline the problem it solves or the opportunity it opens
  • Development Stage
    • Indicate whether the product is a prototype, in early development, or nearing end-of-life
  • Competitive Differentiation
    • Explain how your product stands out from competitors
Optional Submissions
  • A 3D model in STEP format
  • A 2D drawing in PDF format
Note: After joining the contest, you'll receive detailed instructions on how to submit all required materials.

Judging Criteria

Our panel of experts will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria.

Innovation

Uniqueness and originality of the invention. We're looking for creative solutions that haven't been seen before or that approach existing problems in new ways.

Key Factor

Practicality

Feasibility and real-world applicability. Your invention should be practical to manufacture and have a clear use case in the market it's targeting.

Key Factor

Creative Use

Most creative transformation of our off-the-shelf (OTS) enclosure into a finished, market-ready device. We want to see how you've adapted our enclosures.

Key Factor

Judging Panel

A panel of experts from Management, Marketing, and Customer Service at New Age Enclosures (NAE) will determine the winners at their sole discretion. All decisions are final.

NAE reserves the right to grant additional awards or no awards as it deems appropriate.

Success Stories

Hear from previous inventors who have successfully brought their products to market with New Age Enclosures.

John Smith
John Smith

IoT Device Developer

"Working with New Age Enclosures has been incredible. They helped me take my smart home device from concept to reality. The manufacturing expertise and industry connections they provided were invaluable."

Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson

Medical Device Inventor

"The feedback and guidance I received from the NAE team helped me refine my product design. Their expertise in enclosure manufacturing was exactly what I needed to bring my medical monitoring device to market."

Michael Chen
Michael Chen

Tech Startup Founder

"My invention is now in stores nationwide, and it all started with New Age Enclosures. Their manufacturing support and industry knowledge were crucial to my success. I couldn't have done it without them."

Join The Contest

Ready to participate? Simply enter your name and email to join. We'll send you all the details on how to submit your invention.

After joining, you'll receive an email with detailed instructions on how to submit your invention materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the inventors contest.

The contest is open to any company, individual developer, or student. There are no restrictions on age or location. Multiple entries per individual or organization are allowed.

No, you do not need a patent to enter the contest. However, having a patent or patent-pending status may strengthen your submission. We recommend taking appropriate steps to protect your intellectual property before submitting your invention.

We're looking for innovative products that could benefit from our expertise in enclosure manufacturing. This includes electronic devices, consumer products, industrial tools, medical devices, and more. The key is that the invention should have a physical component that requires an enclosure or housing.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect your submission, we recommend that you take appropriate steps to protect your intellectual property before submitting. This may include filing for patents, trademarks, or copyrights as appropriate for your invention.

If you win, you'll receive a $500 cash prize. Winners will also have the opportunity to collaborate with New Age Enclosures to potentially bring their product to market, which may include manufacturing support, marketing assistance, and product development guidance.

Contact Us

Have questions about the contest? Get in touch with our team.

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(855) 462-3625

Address

New Age Enclosures
2240 Thornburg
Santa Maria, CA 93455

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