Innovative Uses of Soybean Contest Industrial Agricultural Products Center Biopolymers, Biochemicals, Biofuels, Biopower Innovative Uses of Soybean Contest Co-sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board and the University of Nebraska Industrial Agricultural Products Center, this contest is open to all students enrolled in a Nebraska college or university.
Contestants can win cash prizes for identifying new ways to use soybeans.
The contest is designed to help students expand their knowledge of the soybean industry, learn about the process of developing and marketing a commercial product, and gain experience in presenting a proposal for funding. Previous winners have explored the patent process, and received additional funds for market research on their product. It could even give them a great start on a master's thesis. There is no entry fee. Entries are evaluated by University of Nebraska faculty and Nebraska Soybean Board members.