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3D Printing Competitions – List of Contests


The ultimate goal of every designer is to have their unique work recognized. 3D printing competitions offer a great chance not only to showcase your design but also to improve skills. Winners get various awards including 3D Printers. In addition to prizes, the selected design is labeled as a winner on STL sharing websites. For the designer, this means special recognition in 3D printing society.


3D printing competitions are mostly sponsored by manufacturers who want to promote their products. While file sharing communities are brilliant platforms for that. As result we see them cooperate well with each other. Please see “Basic tips for best results in 3D printing competitions” below the table.

Design and 3D Printing Competitions

Color codes: Open, Closed.
ContestsDetailsPrizeEnds
Halloween
Decorations, props and other themes
Organized by: Instructables
25 Prizes2023.11.13
Bookmarks
Print and paint existing models
Organized by: Creality Cloud
$660 in
Cash
2023.09.25
Car Seat
Product Design: Revolutionary car Seat
Organized by: Artsana, Chicco
€5,0002023.10.31
DuPont Tyvek
Design Award
2023

Design and prototype new creative applications for material
Organized by: Desall,
DuPont
€9000,
20 Backpacks
2023.11.30
Positive
Connections

Design a Connect on Contact Mechanism
Organized by: CrabCAD, NASA
$7000
in Prizes
2023.10.10
Woodworking
Fusion 360 Special
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2023.10.09
Make It Fly
Students. Fusion 360
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2023.09.18
NASA
Challenge

Develop a super heavy surface transportation system for use on both the Moon and Mars.
Organized by: CrabCAD, NASA
$7000
in Prizes
2023.09.19
Planters
Create a 3D printable model of a flower pot or planter
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.09.30
Lamps
Create a 3D printable model of a lamp, shade or fixture
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.09.30
Leaderboard
Weekly Best Designers Leaderboard.
Click on "View Prizes" for general rules.
Organized by: Thangs
Vouchers,
10-25 Prizes
Weekly
Outdoor
Modular
Sofa

Design a chic and versatile modular outdoor sofa
Organized by: Desall, 3MPlast
€2,0002023.09.14
Outdoor
Pergola

Create a concept design for an outdoor pergola
Organized by: Desall, Pratic
€5,0002023.09.20
Cap Recognition
System

Cap Recognition System
Organized by: Desall, Bormioli Pharma
€5,0002023.09.14
Hackaday
Prize 2023

Chain of challenges
Organized by: Hackaday
$130,000+2023.10.10
Flash
Contests

Travel Essentials
by: Printables
400 PrusaMeters, Winner BadgeWeekly
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Back To
School

Stay close to the theme
Organized by: Thangs
3D Printer, more2023.09.10
Prusa
Enclosure

Design enclosure modifications
Organized by: Printables
MK4 Kit,
Prusament
2023.08.26
Wear It
Fusion 360 or Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2023.09.04
Unusual Uses
Fusion 360 or Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2023.09.04
Summer
Print & Paint

Print and paint existing models
Organized by: Creality Cloud
Halot-Mage Pro,
more
2023.08.31
Trophy
Design and create a model which fits the theme
Organized by: Creality Cloud
Ender 3 Neo,
Cash
2023.08.09
Rainbow
Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
27 Prizes2023.07.31
Functional
Art

Create a functional design that looks amazing
Organized by: Thangs, BambuLab
Bambu P1S,
more
2023.07.31
Phones
and Tablets

Create an accessorie useful for your phone or talblet
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.07.15
Jewelry
Create a 3D printable model of a jewel
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.07.15
Lost
Odyssey

The Red Scribe Painting Competition
Organized on: MyMiniFactory
Prize Pool
$3,000
2023.07.14
Eyeglass
Holder

Design a model that aligns with the chosen theme
Organized by: CrealityCloud
Ender 3 V2 Neo,
Cash
2023.07.02
Magnets
Fusion360 Special
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2023.07.10
Squeeze
Nebulizer

Find a new mechanical dispensing system that can nebulize liquids into the air through the compression
Organized by: Desall
€5,0002023.07.11
June
Tunes

Upload your best music inspired design
Organized by: Thangs, Snapmaker
3D Printer,
Gift Card
2023.07.02
GIDA
2023

4th Goldreed Industrial Design Award
Organized by: Desall, GIDA
€600,000
40+ Cash Prizes
2023.06.30
Gardening
Tools

Design a model that aligns with the chosen theme
Organized by: CrealityCloud
Sonic Pad,
Cash
2023.06.22
Cubic Worlds
3D Animation Challenge
Organized by: CGBoost
Publicity,
Subscriptions
2023.06.14
3D Printing
Students Only
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2023.06.26
Make It Bridge
Students Only
Organized by: Instructables
36 prizes
Special $10,000
Scholarship
2023.06.26
Tissue
Box Cover

Design a model that aligns with the chosen theme
Organized by: CrealityCloud
3D Printer,
Cash
2023.06.13
Battery-Powered
From remote-controlled cars to LED light sculptures
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2023.06.12
Musical
Instruments

Valid entries should be able to be played and make a noise
Organized by: Printables
MK3S+,
Prusament,
more
2023.05.31
Party Time
Design something for a party
Organized by: Thangs
3D Printer,
Gift Cards
2023.06.11
Chopstick
Holder

Design a chopstick holder
Organized by: Creality Cloud
Cash,
Sonic pad
2023.05.30
Outdoors
All about the outdoors
Organized by: Thangs,
Lulzbot
3D Printer
Gift Cards
2023.05.26
Organizer Tray
Design an organizer tray
Organized by: Creality Cloud
Cash,
3D Printer
2023.05.23
For the Home
Make something for your home
Organized by: Instructables
19 prizes2023.05.08
Big and Small
Big and small, we love it all!
Organized by: Instructables
19 prizes2023.05.08
Bambu Lab
P1P Design

Remix existing modplates
Organized by: Thangs, Bambu Lab
3D Printer,
more
2023.05.01
Easter
Create a 3D printable model to celebrate Easter
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.05.01
Gaming
Create a 3D printable model to enhance your experience as a gamer
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.05.01
Make:able
2023

Design something that improves the day-to-day life of someone with a disability or the elderly. 3 categories based on age groups.
by: PrintLab, Autodesk
3D printers, more2023.05.01
Bunnies
and Chicks

Design or remix
Organized by: Thangs
$9002023.04.10
Make It Fly
Design anything that flyes
Organized by: Printables
3D Printer,
Filament
2023.03.31
Shoe Design
Design a pair of wearable shoes
Organized by: Creality Cloud
$10,000 in Cash
and in Prizes
2023.03.20
eSUN Trophy
Design

Design a trophy
Organized by: eSUN
Filament2023.03.22
9th Anniversary
Anniversary Blessing Video Challenge
Organized by: Creality
14 prizes2023.03.10
IMS 2023
Students. mmWave 3D-printed Antenna Design
Organized by: IMS
Sponsorship2023.03.15
Game Design
Design/redesign a game.
Students, Fusion 360 Only
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2023.03.13
Two-in-One
Lighting System
Design a new LED lamp concept for large-scale distribution
by: Desall, Novecento
€2,000
+ Royalties
2023.03.16
Cosplay
Create a 3D printable model related to the world of cosplay
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.03.01
Clocks
Make a clock. Tinkercad and Fusion360 Specials
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2023.02.27
3D Pioneers Challenge 2023
International Design Competition for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies
Organized by: 3DPC
€35,000, more2023.03.01
Sea
Students Only. International. Dedicated to the nautical sector.
by: Desall, TDD
NA2023.02.28
Valentine's Day
Create a 3D printable model to celebrate Valentine's Day
Organized by: Cults
$1,5002023.03.01
Valentine's Day
Design any model related to Valentine's Day
Organized by: CrealityCloud
Nozzles,
Cuvacoins,
more
2023.02.21
Remix
The Frame

Remix existing designs
Organized by: Thangs
$1,500 in
Gift Cards
2023.02.20
Valentine's Day
Remix existing designs
Organized by: Thangs
3D Printer,
more
2023.02.14
World of
Warships

Make fun of Captain Bad Advice
Organized by: WoW
3D Printer, more2023.02.24
Valentine's Day
3D print existing model
Organized by: E3D
Revo HotEnd2023.02.14
Anything Goes
Whatever you're making right now, we want to see it
Organized by: Instructables
28 Prizes2023.01.31
ArchDaily
Trophy

Design a Trophy
by: ArchDaily
Publicity2023.01.17
Holiday Decorations
Annual holiday decoration competition
by: Printables
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament2022.12.31
Sport
Create a 3D printable model related to the world of sports
by: Cults
$1500
Gift Cards
2022.12.31
Christmas
Create a 3D printable model to celebrate Christmas with 3D printing
by: Cults
$1500
Gift Cards
2022.12.31
Hairify
Anything

Create a hairy model by remixing another model
Organized by: Thangs
Bambu Lab P1P, more2023.01.06
Moon Movers
Pressurized containers
by: GrabCAD, NASA
$7000 in Prizes2023.01.09
Tippi Tree
Ornament

Remix Contest
by: MakeAnything
Sovol SV06,
more
2022.12.19
Sport
Design anything related to sport
by: CrealityCloud
3D printer,
more
2022.12.18
Enel Primary Substation
Enel is looking for a new design and architectural concept
by: Desall, Enel
€40.0002022.12.20
Holiday Remix
Remix Holiday Themed Models
by: Thangs
8x $150
Gift Cards
2022.12.19
Buggy Mods
Create mods for the existing model
by: E3D
Revo Kit,
more
2022.12.15
Science Lab
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render
by: CG Boost
Subscriptions
and Credits
2022.12.14
Car Render
Annual Car Render Challenge
by: Hum3D
Licences & Subscriptions2022.12.08
Lamps
Make any kind of lamp
by: Instructables
19 Prizes2022.12.05
Puzzles
We want to see your puzzle themed projects
by: Instructables
21 Prizes2022.12.05
CNC &
3D Printing

Make a project using a CNC machine or 3D printer
by: Instructables
21 Prizes2022.12.05
Make it Move
Make it Move
by: Instructables
19 Prizes2022.11.21
Halloween
3D print existing model
by: E3D
Revo ObXidian
Nozzles
2022.10.31
Halloween
6 Categories
Organized by: Instructables
35 Prizes2022.11.07
Gamer 3D Design Contest
Make computer gamers’ lives easier
Organized by: Funpir
64 Prizes2022.11.01
Little Traveler
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions
and Credits
2022.11.02
Plywood
Build something small and simple, or large and complex; if it includes the use of plywood
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2022.10.24
Mechanical Marvels
Create multipart moving mechanisms
Organized by: Printables
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament2022.10.15
Get Organized
Show your storage projects
Organized by: Snapmaker
Rotary Module, Filament, more2022.10.18
Sbabam
Toy Design

New Toy Design
Organized by: Desall, Sbabam
€5000, €20002022.10.15
RAPDASA
Theme: Industrialization of 3D Printing
Organized by: RAPDASA
R8000, R5000, R30002022.10.15
Teach with Tinkercad
Educational projects
Organized by: Instructables
24 Prizes2022.10.10
Call of the Elements
Reddit. Present a terrain piece that represents a structure, spaceship, wild place, or a fantastic location
Organized by: r/TerrainBuilding
$5002022.10.03
Ecopoint
Modules

Design a new ecopoint dedicated to recycling containers for urban waste collection
Organized by: Desall, Alea Ambiente
€5000, €25002022.09.30
VzBot &
TronXY

Via Discord. 3D print existing model
Organized by: VzBot & TronXY
Hotends, nozzles, more2022.09.29
Trophy Design Challenge
10 Million Member Trophy Design Challenge
Organized by: Grabcad, Stratasys
N/A2022.09.13
Spacecraft
Docking
Adapter

Design a spacecraft docking adapter
Organized by: Grabcad, NASA
$7000 in
Prizes
2022.09.07
Luxury Display Design
Design a “pop up” display installation dedicated to women’s bags
Organized by: Desall, Hidesigns
€5000,
€2500
2022.09.15
Design a Brain
Design a brain with the Digital Anatomy Creator
Organized by: Grabcad, DAC
$2000 in
Prizes
2022.09.02
Scan
The Heritage

Find something worth being digitalized.
Organized by: Revopoint, MyMiniFactory
$3500 in Vouchers2022.09.17
3D Printed
Titanium Part

US Students. Binder Jet 3D printing contest.
Organized by: IperionX
$1925 in Prizes2022.08.31
Underwater World
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions
and Credits
2022.08.31
Share Your 3D Printed Pet Life
Print for your pet
Organized by: Anycubic
3D printer, more2022.08.25
Ultralight Starshade Structural Design
Design an ultralight starshade structure
Organized by: NASA, Grabcad
$7000 in
Prizes
2022.08.22
Remote Control
Anything RC
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2022.08.15
Embedded Electronic Circuit
Embed Electronic Circuit
Organized by: Kupros Inc
$26,000
in Prizes
2022.08.14
Build a Tool
Tinkercad and Fusion360 Specials
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2022.08.15
Mascot
SooVee

Modify, print, paint an existing model
Organized by: Sovol
3D printer, filament, more2022.08.07
Embedded Electronic Circuit
Embed Electronic Circuit
Organized by: Kupros Inc
$26,000
in Prizes
2022.08.14
Forgotten
Creation

Concept Art Competition
Organized by: AtomHawk
XBox, more2022.08.07
Cameras and Accessories
Design something useful to use with cameras.
Organized by: Printables
MK3S+Kit, Prusament, more2022.07.31
Mjolnir
Print & Paint Existing File
Organized by: Elegoo, Do3D
3D Printers, more2022.07.20
Tabaxi
MAO Monk

Print & Paint Existing File
Organized by: Creality, Printed Obession
3D Printers, more2022.07.20
Wind Tunnel
Test Section

Design the next generation wind tunnel facilities
Organized by: NASA, Grabcad
$7000 in Prizes2022.07.18
Forward AM Innovational Award 2022
Contest for startups using Additive Manufacturing
Organized by: Forward AM
100,000€
in Prizes
2022.07.17
Digital Fabrication
Students, Fusion 360 Only
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2022.07.18
City in the Sky
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions
and Credits
2022.07.13
Snapmaking Contest
Snapmaker users only. Create projects that can remind us to be a child at heart.
Organized by: Snapmaker
Snapmaker, laser module, more2022.07.12
3D Printing and Upcycling
Second life to a daily object
Organized by: Cults, Fiverr
€1500 in Prizes2022.07.10
Adventure Kit
Create a 3D scene
Organized by: Sketchfab
$5K+ in Prizes2022.07.04
Hemera
3D Print existing model
Organized by: E3D
Revo HotEnd, more2022.06.27
Plastic Pot
Covers

Design pot covers for injection molding
Organized by: Desall
€30002022.06.28
Children's Day
3D Print Contest
Organized by: Artillery 3D
3D Printers2022.06.20
Speed Modding Contest
Print the existing file displaying the timer
Organized by: FLSUN
$3500, 3D printer, more2022.06.17
Electronics
Tinkercad and Fusion 360 Special
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2022.06.20
Workspace Design Challenge
Remix existing model
Organized by: Thangs
$2500 in Prizes2022.06.09
Dream Hero
Print and Paint
Organized by: Anycubic
Photon M3, more2022.06.01
Adosia
Create and share
Organized by: Adosia Official
Ender-32022.06.01
Tinkercad to Fusion 360
Tinkercad and Fusion 360 Special
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2022.06.06
Global 3D Artworks
Submit 3D Artwork
Organized by: Sensorium
Publicity2022.05.31
Acoustics
Students only. Use AM to advance the field of acoustics, or acoustics to advance the field of AM.
Organized by: ASA
$1400 in Prizes, more2022.05.31
Remix
Remix a Super Hero
Organized by: 3DPN, Printables, Fiverr
Fiverr Credits, Prusameters2022.05.22
Woodworking
Fusion 360 Special
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2022.05.23
Print Tables
Tables, shelves, etc
Organized by: Printables
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament2022.05.15
make:able
An assistive technology design challenge for students.
Organized by: make:able
6 for each age group2022.05.01
Bicycle
Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
10 Prizes2022.04.25
Easter
Print & Paint

Print existing model & paint
Organized by: Creality
Filament, more2022.04.24
Sci-Fi
From props to robots
Organized by: Hackaday
3x $150 gift cards2022.04.25
Toys & Games
Tinkercad special
Organized by: Instructables
20 Gift Card Prizes2022.04.25
Easter
Stress Test

Print existing model
Organized by: E3D
Micro or Revo Six, more2022.04.18
Easter
Print & Paint

Print existing model & paint
Organized by: Anycubic
M3, Resin/PLA2022.04.20
Revive In Spring
Use Snapmaker in your project.
Organized by: Snapmaker
$1000 Coupon, more2022.04.15
Stupa
Miniature Stupa Design
Organized by: Marcus Bingenheimer
$2000 in prizes,
more
2022.04.15
Print-in-Place
Print and show
Organized by: Polymaker
36x Filament2022.03.27
Diorama
Tinkercad special
Organized by: Instructables
10 Gift Card Prizes2022.03.28
Villain's Lair
Create a themed space
Organized by: Sketchfab
$6194 in Prizes2022.03.29
Mage Owl
Print and Show
Organized by: Anycubic
Mono X 6K, Resin2022.03.31
Townbuilder
2.0

Categories: design, render, print & paint
Organized by: Twonbuilder, MyMiniFactory
3x 3D Printers, filament, more2022.03.31
#MakerMadness
Tournament

Tournament. Theme: Spring
Organized by: Thangs
iPad, more2022.03.20
3D Pioneers Challenge 2022
International Design Competition for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies
Organized by: 3DPC
€35000, more2022.03.14
Modification Master
Modify 3D Printer
Organized by: Creality
$30K in prizes2022.03.16
Print My Tribe
Print & Paint
Organized by: MyMiniFactory,
Anycubic
Anycubic Photon
Mono X 6K
2022.03.17
St Patrick's Day
Print existing model
Organized by: E3D
Revo Kit, more2022.03.17
New Year,
New Skill

US Students. Fusion 360
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2022.02.28
Transportation
Design accessories for transport
Organized by: PrusaPrinters
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament2022.03.06
Robot
Model a robot
Organized by: Cults, TwoTrees
3D Printer,
more
2022.03.10
TCT Awards
2022

Submit your 3D printing innovations, technologies & collaborations
Organized by: TCT Group
NA2022.03.02
Valentine's Day
Torture Test the Heart
Organized by: E3D
Revo, more2022.02.14
Fix it
Fix it
Organized by: Instructables
9 Prizes2022.02.07
Sintratec
Shoe

Design a shoe
Organized by: Sintratec
3D Printed
Shoe
2022.02.06
Anything Goes
Open to any project
Organized by: Instructables
28 Prizes2022.02.07
Kaika
Challenge

3D print existing model
Organized by: Kaika
Kaika Nozzle2022.01.11
Christmas Print
Post a photo of your artwork with a Creality printer in the background.
Organized by: Creality
3x Ender-3S12021.12.30
TOTAL WAR
1915

Print & Paint
Organized by: Cults, Alphonse Marcel
3D Printer,
resin, STL
2022.02.01
Surprise Inside
Design a specific 3D printable object.
Organized by: PDO,
Creality Cloud
Gift Cards, subscription,
more
2021.12.31
Snap-On Controller Mods
Snap-On Controller Mods
Organized by: The Controller Project
Prusa Mini,
PancakeBot,
more
2022.01.03
Mythology
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions
and Credits
2021.12.22
2021 Holidays
Design Decorations and Ornaments
Organized by: Prusa3D
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament2021.12.19
E3D
Christmas

Make the funkiest Spoolble from existing file
Organized by: E3D
Revo Six or
Revo Micro
2021.12.24
3D Printed
US Students, Fusion 360
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2021.12.13
Laser Challenge
Create with the laser
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2021.12.06
Made with Math
Tinkercad special
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2021.12.06
Collision:
Nature & Civilization

Create a 3D scene
Organized by: Sketchfab, NVIDIA
ConceptD 5
Notebook,
more
2021.11.29
Holiday Ornament
Create a 3D printable model
Organized by: CIMQUEST
$500, $200 Gift Cards, more2021.11.30
Quick and Useful Prints
Print in under an hour
Organized by: PrusaPrinters
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament2021.11.30
3D Christmas
Decorations

Create a 3D printable model
Organized by: Cults, Fiverr
€500, €300, €200 credit on Fiverr2021.12.01
Architecture
Design and 3D print an architecture model.
Organized by: Cults, Creality
3x Halots, resin2021.12.01
World in a Bottle
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions
and Credits
2021.11.24
DIY: Don't Buy
Three categories
Organized by: PDO, PTT, Thangs
Gift Cards,
Subscriptions
2021.11.12
Monocomp
Print & Paint
Organized by: Monocure3D
3D Printer,
resin, more
2021.11.15
Robots
Use Tinkercad or Fusion 360 for the bonus prizes.
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2021.11.15
Anycubic's
Grand Tour

Print and Paint
Organized by: MyMiniFactory
Anycubic
Photo Ultra
2021.11.17
Halloween
7 categories
Organized by: Instructables
36 Prizes2021.11.08
High-Temperature
Carbon-Fiber

Submit a design that makes use of a new material
Organized by: Wevolver
$25,0002021.11.14
Halloween
Use existing STL file
Organized by: BIQU
Hermit Crab, filament, more2021.10.31
Monster
Challenge 2021

Create a Monster
Organized by: ArtHeroes
Subscriptions, more2021.10.31
Showcase
Show original and 3D scanned objects.
Organized by: Revopoint
3D Scanner,
more
2021.10.31
Hallo
Wearables

Create a 3D Printed Wearable Design for Halloween
Organized by: Zack Freedman, Thangs
LulzBot TAZ,
filament, more
2021.10.31
Halloween
2021

Halloween design/remix
Organized by: PrusaPrinters
MK3S+ KIt, Prusament2021.10.26
Halloween
3DP Carnival

3D print your own decoration
Organized by: Flashforge
3D Printers, filament2021.10.25
Halloween
Design your own or remix existing pumpkin.
Organized by: E3D
RapidChange™ Revo™ ,
more
2021.10.28
Scantober
Post your Polycam (iOS) scan video
Organized by: Polycam, Looking Glass Factory
Subscription, LG Portrait2021.10.28
Halloween
Submit your Halloween 3d print project
Organized by: Captubes
Filament,
more
2021.10.26
Abandoned
Space Station

Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions
and Credits
2021.10.27
Upgrades
Modify existing products
Organized by: PrusaPrinters
MK3S+ Kit
Prusament
2021.10.25
Plastic
Use Tinkercad or Fusion360
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2021.10.18
Back to School
US Students, Fusion 360
Organized by: Instructables
19 Prizes2021.10.18
Student Design
Tinkercad only
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2021.10.18
Make Changes Happen
Snapmaker Only
Organized by: Snapmaker
$3000 in Vouchers,
more
2021.10.17
AFRL MAM Grand Challenge
US. Large Format MAM
Organized by: NSIN
$1 Million Contract2021.10.15
Halloween
Facebook. Share images of the prints.
Organized by: eSUN
PLA and Resin2021.10.11
Solvay AM
Cup 2021

Design an industrial application to revolutionize production line agility.
Organized by: Solvay, L’Oréal, Ultimaker
EUR 5000 in Cash, more2021.10.15
Print-in-Place
Print-in-Place Designs
Organized by: PDO
10+ Prizes2021.10.08
#DesignShuffler
Use the Design Shuffler for 3D print ideas.
Organized by: PTT
Mars 2 PRO,
15 Prizes
2021.09.30
Contestmania
2021

Categories: Print in Motion, Multicolor Print, Design a Filament, Maker Coin.
Organized by: ERRF
3D Printers, Filament, more2021.09.30
Dynasty’s Traveller
Print & Paint. 1 free and 3 via crowdfunding categories.
Organized by: MyMiniFactory
3D Printer, more2021.09.27
Expedition
Submitting the photos or processed model.
Organized by: MyMiniFactory
$600 3D Scanning Trip, more2021.09.30
Make it Move
Tinkercad special
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2021.09.20
Purmundus
Challenge

Annual international design competition.
Organized by: Purmundus
30,000 EUR in Prizes2021.09.22
Made at Home
18-30 Only. Design, print, and make a video.
Organized by: YML
Original Prusa MK3S+, Mini+,
Prusament
2021.09.20
Monster
in the Closet

Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.09.22
Lunar TORCH
Design a mobile lunar heliostat
Organized by: NASA, GrabCAD
$7000 in Prizes2021.09.13
3D Printed Tabletop
Print & Photo Contest
Organized by: The Lost Adventures
$9,000 in Prizes
15 Winners
2021.09.07
Back to School
DIY it by 3D printing.
Organized by: PDO, Thangs, Flashforge
10+ Prizes
7 Winners
2021.09.03
Treasure Chest
Create, but not just any treasure chest.
Organized by: Sketchfab
$600 in Cash, more2021.08.30
Tabletop Games & Puzzles
Board games, puzzles, card games, dice games, etc.
Organized by: Prusa Printers
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament, more2021.08.31
Treehouse
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.08.25
Fandom
Tinkercad special.
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2021.08.26
Make it Fly
Tinkercad special.
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2021.08.23
DIY Summer Camp
Tinkercad special prize
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2021.08.23
Olympics
Facebook. Olympics themed contest.
Organized by: Creality
$1000, CR-10, Halot2021.08.08
Death Plague
Print & Paint
Organized by: MyMiniFactory, RPG
Brushes, Resin2021.08.11
Hemistorm
Customize Crawler/Trail Truck
Organized by: MyMiniFactory, Hemistorm
Snapmaker 2.0
3D Printer Sets
2021.08.07
Storybook Scene
Model and Hand Paint
Organized by: Sketchfab, XP-Pen
x3 Tablets, Cash, more2021.07.30
Summer Theme
Create an original summer-related 3D model.
Organized by: PDO, Thangs
$500 in Prizes2021.07.30
Garden
Design and 3D print.
Organized by: Cults3D, Anycubic
3D Printers, filament2021.08.05
Dream Car
Design Your Dream Car
Organized by: Cults3D, Voxelab
3D Printers, more2021.07.31
Chinchilla
3D print in Chinchilla filament
Organized by: NinjaTek
Filament2021.07.31
Move It
Share Your Movable Work
Organized by: Snapmaker, ELEGOO
$5000 in Prizes2021.07.26
Start-up 2021
Businesses not older than 5 years.
Organized by: Formnext, 3DPI
Participation, media coverage, more2021.07.16
Life on a Train
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.07.21
Feywood
Print & Paint
Organized by: MyMiniFactory, Iain Lovecraft
Anycubic products, more2021.07.21
Soda Pop Bottle
NA Only. Packaging.
Organized by: Stratasys, KeyShot
$6000 in SDM vouchers, more2021.07.19
Mechanical Maker
3D print and submit the image.
Organized by: MyMiniFactory
x4 3D Printers
x10 kg of PLA
2021.07.13
100 Spools
NA and Canada Only.
2 Categories
Organized by: Chris Riley, Printed Solid
100 Spools2021.07.14
Vases
3D Printed Vases
Organized by: Fulament
$500 in Prizes2021.07.12
Garden
Design Functional Garden Tools
Organized by: PDO, Thangs
$500 in Prizes2021.07.02
Nature
3D Scanning - Nature
Organized by: Sketchfab, Metashape
Software subscription, $50, more2021.06.28
Timekeepers
Design anything about time.
Organized by: Prusa3D
Mini, Prusament, etc.2021.06.27
Fantasy Tavern
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.06.23
Box
Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2021.06.21
Furniture
Best use of Fusion 360.
Organized by: Instructables
21 Prizes2021.06.21
Toys and Games
Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
$500, 250, 100,
20 Prizes
2021.06.21
Children’s Day
Gifts For Kids
Organized by: Snapmaker
Snapmaker products2021.06.14
Fixture/Tool
US and Canada. Pro Division.
Organized by: GrabCAD
Vouchers, Material, more2021.06.14
Fixture/Tool
US and Canada. Students.
Organized by: GrabCAD
Vouchers, Material, more2021.06.14
HOME DECO
Home decoration contests
Organized by: Anycubic
3D Printers, filament2021.06.15
Interdimensional Art
Design Gallery Space or Avatar
Organized by: Sketchfab, Mozzila Hubs
Mouse, $250, more2021.05.31
Robot Pet
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.05.27
Mothers Day Remix
Remix the existing models.
Organized by: Thangs, 3DPN, CCT
$600 in Prizes2021.05.22
STEM Workshop
England and Wales.
Organized by: Tablet-Academy, CraftBot
3D Printer Bundle2021.05.21
CNC
Autodesk Fusion 360 Special
Organized by: Instructables
$500, 250, 100,
20 Prizes
2021.05.24
Creality Cloud
Create 3D scan & 3D print related post.
Organized by: Creality
3D scanner, more2021.05.05
Gardening Tools
Helping Your Garden Grow
Organized by: Prusa Printers
MK3S+ Kit, Prusament2021.05.02
Fiverr
Create a printable 3D model that is useful in your office.
Organized by: Cults3D
€1000 in Prizes
(credits)
2021.04.30
RPG
Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
$250, 100, 50
20 Prizes
2021.04.26
All Humanoids
Patreon Printing & Painting
Organized by: mz4250
Custom 3D Models2021.04.25
Futuristic Transport
Create a 3D render.
Organized by: CG Boost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.04.28
Loot’s Golden Brush
Print and paint.
Organized by: Loot Studios
Photon Mono, more2021.04.25
Gardening
Tinkercad Special
Organized by: Instructables
$250, 100, 50
20 Prizes
2021.04.26
Portrait from the Future
Create a portrait from the future.
Organized by: LGF, Sketchfab
Looking Glass, more2021.04.26
Enapter
Design devices and systems for hydrogen applications.
Organized by: GrabCAD
$3.000 in Prizes2021.04.19
Original
Superhero

Store challenge
Organized by: Sketchfab
XP-Pen Tablet, Subscription2021.04.19
Airship
Print and Paint

Print and Paint Airship
Organized by: MyMiniFactory
7.000 in Prizes2021.04.14
Loopy Looper
Create modification of the Loopy Looper.
Organized by: Cults3D
x4 Printers2021.04.15
Fantastic
Print & Paint

Print STL from the campaign and paint it.
Organized by: MyMiniFactory
Phrozen, Resin, more2021.04.14
3D Printed Speakers
3D Printed Speakers
Organized by: 3DPN, Thangs
Prusa Mini, Proto-Pasta...2021.04.04
make:able
An assistive technology design challenge for students.
Organized by: PrintLab
6 for each age group2021.04.01
Shiba Inu
Use your preferred tools and workflow to texture the model.
Organized by: Sketchfab
$100, Subscription2021.03.29
Smart Home Accessory
Create an accessory for your smart home device.
Organized by: PDO, Thangs
3Dconnexion Spacemouse, $440 in Prizes2021.03.31
Daft + Punk
Universe

Model a scene reminiscent of Daft Punk’s style.
Organized by: Sketchfab
DP Album, Turntable, more2021.03.29
Simple Machines
Create a simple machine
Organized by: Instructables
$500, 250, 100,
19 Prizes
2021.03.29
3D Pioneers Challenge 2021
International Design Competition for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies
Organized by: 3DPC
€35000, more2021.03.31
Woodland Hideaway
Create a low poly hideaway.
Organized by: Sketchfab
Framed Art,
$50
2021.03.22
Folklore
Create a 3D render.
Organized by: CG Boost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.03.24
Innovation Award
For 3D printing applications startups.
Organized by: Forward AM
$100.000 in goods and services, more2021.03.28
E3DFlexibles2021
Design something that makes interesting use of flexible 3D printing material.
Organized by: E3D-Online
“Flowalistik” Signature
Hemera, more
2021.03.14
Modified 3D Printers
Show and share the creative DIY modified printers.
Organized by: Creality
$20.000 in Prizes, more2021.03.09
Painting Contest
Patreon. Print, paint, and post.
Organized by: WWTavern
Phrozen, more2021.03.10
Upcycling
Recycle materials or unwanted products.
Organized by: Snapmaker
Rotary module, more2021.03.07
#3DPetPrint
Design something "Pet inspired" for a chance to win a Creality CR-10s & more.
Organized by: ptt.live, Thangs
3D Printer, Filament, $50, more2021.02.28
Gaming Mouse
US and Canada. Design a computer gaming mouse.
Organized by: GrabCad
$3000 Cash, more2021.03.01
Make It GlowMake something that glows.
Organized by: Instructables
$500, $250, etc.
19 Prizes
2021.03.01
Robot
US and Canada. Create a 3D model of an innovative, futuristic robot.
Organized by: Sketchfab
Sony’s Spatial Reality Display, more2021.03.01
Miniatures
Share a picture or a video of your own favorite miniature
Organized by: Anycubic
Photon Mono, Resin, more2021.02.25
TownBuilderUse TownBuilder to design your 3D terrain.
Organized by: MyMiniFactory
1x Phenom
3x Mars Pros
2021.02.22
Jewelry
Special prize for using Tinkercad
Organized by: Instructables
20 Prizes2021.03.01
Power of Nature
Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.02.24
Movie Role
Scene

Submit your entry shots..
Organized by: Elegoo
3D Printers, more2021.02.16
Painting ContestPatrons Only. Print, Paint, and Post on Instagram.
Organized by: BTB
Phrosen Mini, more2021.02.15
Alien Moon
Landing

Use Blockbench to create an alien moon landing scene.
Organized by: Sketchfab
$50 Gift Card,
Subscription
2021.02.08
#Thangs100K
Print a model from Thangs & share it on FB, Twitter, Insta
Organized by: Thangs
$5000 in 3D Printers2021.02.06
Anything GoesOpen to any project ...
Organized by: Instructables
$500, $250...
19 Prizes
2021.02.08
Street Art
3D Scanning Challange. Use iOS LiDAR Scanning Apps.
Organized by: Sketchfab
$100 Gift Card,
Subscription
2021.02.01
Fantasy IslandCreate a low poly fantasy island.
Organized by: Sketchfab
Framed Art
$50, $25, Cards
2021.02.01
#sculptjanuary2021Challenge yourself over 31 days with a set of 31 topics.
Organized by: CGBoost
NA2021.01.31
3D Modeling
Contest

Create a posed, stylized fantasy character ...
Organized by: AnimSchool
Cash Prizes
Subscription
2021.01.29
Underground CityUse any 3D tools to create a 3D render.
Organized by: CGBoost
Subscriptions and Credits2021.01.27
Gaming GuyEditing Challange. Use data from the original model.
Organized by: Sketchfab
$100 Gift Card,
Subscription
2021.01.25
HeroesTooSchools only. Develop innovative and sustainable solutions for social distancing.
More details: https://bit.ly/3nswCBI
x3 3D Printers2021.01.15
X-mas Tree
Decoration
Make a Christmas ornament, share a picture on FB.
More details: http://bit.ly/38lc9d6
Filament, Resin,
More
2021.01.15
Enapter ChallengeDesign a water trap that can remove moisture ...
More details: https://bit.ly/3fAfLKz
Up to $2000 in Prizes2021.01.09
Christmas
Printing
3D print and paint your baubles ...
More details: http://bit.ly/3r69Hik
Phrozen Mighty & Mini, More2021.01.01
3December 2020Create a model every day ...
More details: https://bit.ly/33EeY6w
Framed Art
$50 Gift Card
2021.01.04
3D Printed BedroomCreate a printable 3D model that is useful in a bedroom.
More details: https://bit.ly/2Tug5jG
Adventurer 3
Filament
2021.01.05

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Basic Tips For Best Results in 3D Printing Competitions

– Please read competition instructions carefully before entering any contest.
– In most 3D printing competitions designers would come up with totally new designs, however, in some cases, designers will be asked to redesign existing objects.

– You don’t have to be a top designer to participate. Unique idea is paramount.
– Ability to use various design software skills will make you competitive but it will not guarantee the first place.
– Research the subject of competition and try to find topics that have not been overused.

3D Printing Competitions - List of Contests & Challenges
3D Printing Competitions – List of Contests & Challenges
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– If competition involves redesigning something you should analyze it and find weaknesses and areas of improvements.
– When posting your entry describe it clearly with a good quality picture. The way you post the entry is as important as the design itself.
– It is a good idea to share your competition entry in social media. This can win you vital likes together with possibly gaining some useful advice.
– Competitions may carry additional requirements such as for loading multiple parts or restrictions concerning age, country of origin, etc. Please pay attention to the small print at the end of announcements.

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