Sikorsky

Contest

2nd Annual Helicopter 2050 Challenge! Come up with a concept for the environmentally friendly helicopter of the future.

What

Tell us how your vision or design of the helicopter of 2050 will help the environment!

Judging Criteria:

We will judge your entries based on:

  • Uniqueness of concept (50%)
  • Description of invention/idea (25%)
  • Impact on environment (25%)

Click here for some brainstorming ideas!

Who

This challenge is open to 9 to 16 year olds. Only individual entries will be accepted. Read the official rules here.

When

The contest is now closed.

Where

Check back here to learn about the winners!

Why

Challenge yourself to make a leaner and greener helicopter of the future! You could win great prizes. The entrant with the best concept will be awarded the "2012 Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award," a $1,000 scholarship, and a trip to the Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford, CT to attend the award presentation and tour the facility! Four finalists will receive a Sikorsky prize pack. Learn more.

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