Make48 Nationals Competition

Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.

The Maker Playground features several zones throughout the space for you to tinker and create, including a community workshop, wood shop, 3D printing space, metal shop, CNC router, laser cutters, and more. It offers several community programs and classes from an after-school STEM club to DIY classes and construction training.  

In November 2025, Fishers Maker Playground will host Season 9 Nationals where six teams who placed top two at their respective Make48 regional competitions earlier this year will go head to head. With access to expert tool technicians and high-tech equipment, competing teams have the power to build almost anything.

For this challenge, collaboration is the key to success. Many people have big ideas but few possess the resources to develop a prototype that turns them into reality. To build anything, different skills, materials and equipment must work together to create a final product. Make48 allows this process to be achieved with a fun, fast-paced, and educational event. First place team will win $10,000!