External Competition
American Egg Board Eggcelerator Lab Product Development Competition
The American Egg Board invites undergraduate and graduate students in the United States to compete in the Eggcelerator Lab Product Development Competition, developing new food products incorporating eggs as an ingredient.
This competition will engage, excite, and encourage students to think big by showcasing their knowledge, expertise, and ideas in creating products that focus on Convenience without Compromise, developing egg-based innovations that makes eating easier through quick prep, portability, or snackable formats while maintaining taste and nutrition.
Competition Submission Letter and Preliminary Report are due January 22, 2027.
For competition rules and resources, visit American Egg Board’s Eggcelerator Lab Student Competition page or contact Dana Lawnzak with questions.
A combined $16,000 in cash prizes will be awarded plus a trip to Chicago to attend the IFT FIRST Annual Expo:
- $8,000 USD for first place
- $5,000 USD for second place
- $3,000 USD for third place
- First Place: Ovivive, Texas A&M University
- Second Place: Yolked AM, Cornell University
- Third Place: Eggi-Drop, The Ohio State University