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We are on a mission to attract more women and girls to the toy and game industry.

Kim Boyd, President, Licensing & Entertainment, Hasbro

2026 Program

Hasbro Women Innovators of Play

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WOMEN INNOVATORS OF MAGIC

July 22, 2026

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4th Annual Challenge

Starting October 15, 2026

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Women Innovators of Play Challenge
We will accept submissions from October 15, 2026 to November 20, 2026.
What are we looking for?

We are searching for the next great woman-led mass market toy or game! For this CHALLENGE, ideas will be judged on innovation, mass marketability, fun factor, playability, design, aesthetics, and manufacturability.

Who can submit?

Eligibility includes:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be a resident of one of the following 11 countries: Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, United States.
  • People who submit must either.
    • - Identify as a woman.
    • - Lead a team (maximum of five people) and identify as a woman.
  • Limit of two submissions per person whether as an individual, team lead, or member of a team. Submissions must be written in English.
What are the prizes?

The top 3 innovators will be announced in January 2026, and they will receive:

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Cash Prize
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A trip to Hasbro's World Headquarters for “A Day at Hasbro”
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A mentorship session with one of Hasbro's top women leaders

See CHALLENGE Rules for more details