The 2024 Gigaprize competition continues! After receiving several compelling applications, we’ve narrowed the field of competitors for the prize down to three – Asmbly Makerspace, Every Shelter, and OrthoAdditive Africa. Their entry videos can be found on a dedicated playlist on our YouTube channel here. Our judges are busy evaluating their entries and we’re looking forward to announcing the winner on New Year’s Day 2025!
WHAT IS THE GIGAPRIZE?
The Gigaprize is a competition re:3D runs to support other amazing individuals and groups committed to building community, one layer at a time. For every hundred printers we sell, we donate one Gigabot large-format, industrial filament 3D printer to an individual or organization that will use it for a good cause.
WHO ARE OUR JUDGES?
An external team of impartial judges with a wide variety of experience and expertise will evaluate applications for the Gigaprize during the second half of December. Our stellar lineup this year includes:
Maria Arteaga
Opportunity Austin
Gus Berga
Luke Ellis
Indeed
Courtney Gallagher
EarthViews
Joe Laszlo
Shoptalk
Jamie Mayes
UT Austin Honors Program
Madelyn Morgan
City of Austin, TX
Ryan Murray
McKinsey & Company
David Riley
IYRS
Zane Ross
America Makes/NCDMM
Pamela Szmara
Pamton 3D
THE GIGAPRIZE 2023 WINNER
Our 2023 Gigaprize winner was Brookwood in Georgetown! Their vision of empowering adults with special needs with the Gigabot 4 3D printer to create art and change lives earned them this recognition.
Michael pregill
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