American Inventor was a reality television series based on a competition to be named America's best inventor. It was conceived by Simon Cowell and the producers of American Idol, and premiered on ABC in March, 2006. Twelve inventors and their products are chosen from a pool of hundreds by four judges. The winner receives $1,000,000 worth of business support, entrepreneurial counsel, physical resources, and prize money.
Twelve inventors and their products are chosen from a pool of hundreds by four judges. The 12 semi-finalists are broken down into four groups of three, with each episode focusing on a different group of three. The winner receives $1,000,000 worth of business support, entrepreneurial counsel, physical resources, and prize money.