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Cool Idea! Award
Apply Now!

Applying for a Cool Idea! Award is easy—simply download the application form using the link provided below. Complete and email the completed form directly to coolidea@protolabs.com. The application form will ask you for:

  1. A description of the project/product
  2. An explanation for why you think their project/product is “cool”
  3. What kind of support do you need? (molded parts, machined parts, quantities, timeline, etc.)
  4. What is the overall benefit to the end-user of your product


Additionally, you will need to upload the accompanying 3D CAD model(s) for review by clicking on the “Upload a Part” link below. Should you be selected for a Cool Idea! Award, you must use the award within 90 days, so you should be at a stage in your project to begin executing immediately.


The application is in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader to view the PDFs, you can download it here.



Download Application (PDF)

Upload a Part