Teams meet with a patent attorney to ensure their idea is a new one; teams explore solutions for everyday problems.

Teams visit a hardware store to get supplies to create their prototype; teams pitch their ideas to industry experts.

Teams test their prototypes and begin working on pitch materials, including videos, sales sheets and marketing ideas.

The teams complete their prototypes and start focusing on their pitches; teams provide a sneak peek of their product.

Final pitches begin; teams present their products to the judges.

The top three products begin their journey to the marketplace; U.S. design firms help redesign the winning products; new prototypes are made and tested.