Inventor Mentors Program
Launch your engineering career by building a real, working prototype. Set yourself apart from your peers by working one-on-one with MIT-trained engineers. Bring your invention to life today!
Guided building by world-class engineers
Collaborate one-on-one with an expert engineer. Explore the latest advancements in your chosen engineering field and create your own prototype to showcase.
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Stand out in college admissions
Our students are regularly accepted at top engineering schools like MIT, Caltech, and CMU.
Elite 1:1 mentorship
Join weekly private sessions with researchers from top engineering institutions.
Create a meaningful impact on the world
Begin making your mark by creating new technology to help your community.
Choose your own schedule
Balance your invention journey with school by arranging meetings flexibly with your Mentor.
Hear from our students
Combine your personal interests with work being done on the forefront of engineering, and gain a lasting achievement.
"I had a really fun time learning about biomechanics and how the human body works and creates motion. My mentor was always very encouraging and willing to explain complex topics like joint moments for the final research paper"
“My mentor provided clear and thorough explanations of all the topics we discussed, answering my questions with detailed insights. His expertise in the areas we covered was evident throughout our sessions”
“I learned a lot about 2d materials, a field I didn't even know existed before this program. I really enjoyed working with my mentor. She was wonderful and taught me a lot!”
About Us
Founded by engineers at MIT, the Inventor Mentor Program maintains a staff of the most talented engineers worldwide.
Your mentors are researchers and engineers from the most renowned research institutions in the US, exclusively sourced from the US News & World Report Top 20 Universities.
You will learn from dedicated mentors who consistently receive recognition and accolades for their teaching abilities, frequently earning prestigious teaching awards for their exceptional work.
Example Projects
Do you have a passion for building? Join our select group of high-achieving students from around the world.
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“Fire and Ice” snow globe yo-yos (Build)
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“Littoral Collection Module” boat attachment for collecting seaweed (Build)
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Affordable braille label-maker for the visually impaired in developing world (Build)
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“Cable Train” method for in-situ manufacturing of HVDC cable (Paper + Build)
Inventor Mentor Program
Limited spots are available for the next cohort.
- Weekly individual sessions with your mentor
- Access to cutting-edge prototyping facilities
- Publication opportunities in engineering journals
- Official evaluation from your mentor
- Internship application support
- Specialized college admission guidance
- Your own working prototype to showcase
Don't just dream about being an inventor – become one. Join the program that's launching the next generation of engineering leaders.
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