Courtesy photo from Intel

Courtesy photo from Intel

A new television series “America’s Greatest Makers” is looking for inventors, makers, designers and engineers who are creating the next big wearable or smart-connected device.

The competition, backed by Intel, Turner Broadcasting Mark Burnett, the producer of “Shark Tank,” “Survivor” and “The Apprentice,” will award a $1 million grand prize and other prizes for the final five.

Intel is taking its “Make It Wearable” challenge to the next level and is looking nationwide for contestants to create the next big wearable or smart-connected device using Intel’s Curie Module.

This new series will chronicle the competition among the finalists who will be mentored by Intel engineers to make their ideas a reality.

For more information and to apply, go to America’s Greatest Makers. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2. and applicants must be at least 15 years old.