Well, give it up to Intel. Not content to roll out just their own line of cool new innovations at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (and we think they had some pretty fabulous stuff), Intel wants to run with YOUR idea, too — and there’s a nice little lump of cash in it for you if you happen to have the best idea in the room.
During their CES presentation address Monday, Intel unveiled the Make It Wearable initiative, their year-long challenge to dreamers to come up with innovative and practical wearable technology ideas that will use “anything that can be worn, implanted, or grown” to change the world for the better, Intel states in their announcement release.
So, what does that include? So far, clothing, stickers, temporary tattoos, and accessories like watches, glasses, wristbands, and more are on the market or in development.
For anyone 13 years or older who think they’ve got a great wearable tech idea, that idea will fall into one of two categories: the Visionary track, open to “futuristic ideas with no boundaries” (i.e., your standard cufflink-slash-time machine concept would fall here); and the more practical Development track, featuring products that…you know…could actually happen with current technology.
VIsionaries will submit a 1-minute video describing their blockbuster idea. The best pitches will then make their way through 5 rounds of judging by a panel of experts, who will grade the ideas on their potential impact. Winners will get $5,000 to help develop their idea, as well as an invite to Intel’s big Make It Wearable final presentation gala.
But the big bucks are on the Development side (since Intel can actually make some money off those ideas). Development track ideas will be judged on innovation and feasibility as well as technical and business criteria. If your idea gets past the semifinal and final rounds, the top 10 will get $50,000 and serious “mentorship” from Intel to get the idea off the ground. The grand prize winner will walk away with $500,000 for their labors; second and third place make a cool $200,000 and $100,000, respectively.
Check out the video below outlining the competition and you can go to Intel’s Make It Wearable site for more details. Good luck!
CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show; 1/7/14
CES 2014: Day 1 at CES
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Dozens of Pentax cameras are displayed in the Ricoh booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees visit the Fitbit booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Formula E's new fully-electric race car, the Spark-Renault SRT_01E, is on display at the Qualcomm booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees walk by the Samsung booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The Murata Girl robot is demonstrated at the Murata booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The Murata Girl and Boy robots are demonstrated at the Murata booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The Toyota FV2 future mobility concept vehicle is displayed at the Toyota booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A Sleep Number representative lays on the new Sleep Number X12 bed in the Sleep Number booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A general view of the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
An attendee uses 3D glasses to view a video demostration at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Rabbits made with a MakerBot 3D printer are displayed in the MakerBot booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The LG G Flex telephone is on display at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The Toyota i Road three-wheel electric vehicle is displayed at the Toyota booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A Tesla electric car is on display at the Panasonic booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Panasonic's 4K curved OLED televisions are displayed at the Panasonic booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Toshiba Ultra HD 4K televisions are on display at the Toshiba booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees visit the Fitbit booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Data collected from the Fitbit Force is displayed on a smartphone in the Fitbit booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A Jawbone Jambox treated with Liquipel is showered with water in the Liquipel booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Motorheadphones are displayed in the Motorheadphones booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The Burg 16 smartwatch is displayed in the Burg booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Cubify Cube 3D printers are displayed in the Cubify booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Ezio smart watches are displayed in the Ezio booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The LG G Flex telephone is on display at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Panasonic's 4K curved OLED televisions are displayed at the Panasonic booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President Joe Stinziano announces the new Samsung 105 inch curved UHD television as he speaks during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2014 International CES on January 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 7-10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Samsung Electronics Vice President Nandra Ramachandran is silhouetted against a video presentation as he speaks during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2014 International CES on January 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 7-10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Sony Electronics President and COO Mike Fasulo speaks during a Sony press event at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2014 International CES on January 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 7-10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees walk by the Sony booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees wear special goggles while playing a 3D video game at the Intel booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees watch a 3D presentation at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees look at the Toyota FCV fuel cell vehicle concept car at the Toyota booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A 12.2 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro is on display at the Samsung booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Samsung spokesmodel Kai Madden displays the connectivity feature on a Samsung smart refrigerator at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Panasonic spokesmodel Kelly Howard serves coffee freshly made from a Panasonic automatic coffee maker at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A Samsung curved OLED televison is on display at the Samsung booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Panasonic's 20-inch 4K tablet is on display at the Panasonic booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Panasonic's representative Mark Frieser has an Panasonic 85-inch 4K monitor to view as he demostrates a gaming application at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
Attendees photograph themselves in front of a 4K televison display at the Hisense booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
An attendee uses 3D glasses to view a video demostration at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The LG G Flex telephone is on display at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A spokesmodel displays the Casio STB-1000, bluetooth enabled, watch at the Casino booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
A Sleep Number representative (L) shows data collected on an iPad to a reporter on the new Sleep Number X12 bed in the Sleep Number booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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CES 2014: Day 1 at the Consumer Electronics Show
The Nikon D4S is displayed in the Nikon booth at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
