MUMBAI: US cable channel USA Network has come out with a reality TV concept. For this purpose it has tied up with the TV shopping network HSN. It is doing a promotion across the US urging people to participate.
 

The channel is looking for Americans who think that they have a revolutionary invention, but need that one big break to get their product out in the market. Made in the USA is a reality programme where America's inventors and entrepreneurs get the opportunity to turn their dreams and passions into reality.

Entrants have the opportunity to polish and pitch their products for the chance to have it sold live on HSN. Contestants will participate in competitions, facing real-life challenges that inventors deal with in getting their product out to the public.
 
 

Each week, products and inventors will be eliminated until the ultimate pay-off when one inventor team wins a contract with HSN. One of the conditions for applying is that the invention or product must at least be at the prototype stage and the prototype must work and be something than can be seen and touched. If the invention or product is beyond the prototype stage, it cannot already have been mass-produced. It must be either ready for manufacturing or have only previously had a small production run.

USA Network claims to be seen in over 88 million US homes.