The Agriculture and Food category is for the development of a process, application, product, or item that improves the quality of farming, the soil, and the production of food, feed, and other goods. 

The Animal Care and Pet category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that impacts aspects of animal well-being, including proper housing, nutrition, disease prevention and treatment or responsible care.   

The Consumer Goods and Fashion category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that improves any goods that consumers buy to satisfy their needs (examples are clothing, furniture, electronics and automobiles.) 

The Education category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that improves educational technology, systems, tools or hardware.  

The Energy category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that develops an innovative technology for producing, conserving or delivering energy more efficiently.  

The Environment and Sustainability category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that helps maintain an ecological balance and conserve natural resources to support the wellbeing of future generations. 

The Health and Medical category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that improves the well-being, health or medical care for human beings or those who are sick or unhealthy. 

The Home Organization and Appliances category is for the development of a process, application or appliance that improves the organizational systems and efficiency of the home environment. 

The Manufacturing and Tools category is for the development of an instrument or piece of equipment to use to do a particular kind of work or improves upon the manufacturing process of finished goods. 

The Safety category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that is designed to prevent hurt, injury or loss. 

The Sports, Games and Toys category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that creates a new sport, game, or toy or improves upon existing ones.  

The Transportation category is for the development of a process, application, product or item that provides or improves the movement of human beings and goods from one place to another.