Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Autodesk
- Deadline
- 7/3/2026
In short
The Autodesk Designathon is an international online design challenge for engineering and industrial design students to enhance Autodesk Fusion skills and develop sustainable solutions for real-world problems.
Autodesk Designathon
By Autodesk
CompetitionApply by 7/3/2026Deadline passed
International
Reach
Online
Format
Engineering & Industrial Design
Focus
2-3 people
Team size
Autodesk Fusion
Software focus
Overview
The Autodesk Designathon is an international online design challenge designed for engineering and industrial design students worldwide. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their Autodesk Fusion skills while competing against other student teams. This competition provides a platform to showcase creativity by developing innovative solutions to a real-world design challenge, with a focus on contributing to a more sustainable future. Students will gain valuable experience working collaboratively in teams. The challenge emphasizes practical application of design software to address contemporary issues, fostering both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving. Entries will be judged by a panel of industry experts. Winning teams will receive recognition and prizes, including an in-person learning experience at Autodesk's UK office for the first-place team and cash prizes for second and third places. This competition offers a unique opportunity for students to apply their academic knowledge to practical scenarios, network with peers globally, and contribute to meaningful design projects under the guidance of industry standards.
What to build
Participants must develop design solutions to a real-world challenge using Autodesk Fusion, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Prizes
1st place
In-person learning experience at Autodesk in the UK.
Fully paid
2nd place
Cash prize
3rd place
Cash prize
Key dates
- Submission deadlineJuly 03, 2026
Eligibility
Participants must meet Autodesk’s eligibility criteria for the Education Plan and be enrolled at a qualified educational institution (technical college or university) or in a course at an Autodesk Authorized Academic Partner at the time of the competition. Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 3 people. Open worldwide for Bachelor and Master students.
Submission requirements
- Meet Autodesk’s eligibility criteria for the Education Plan
- Be enrolled at a qualified educational institution (technical college or university) or an Autodesk Authorized Academic Partner
- Enter as a team (minimum 2 people, maximum 3 people)
Sponsors & partners
Autodesk