The prize will be awarded to the best inventors every year on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chairman Kim Jong Il.

The February 16 Science and Technology Prize and sci-tech invention prize have been bestowed upon scientists and technicians who made prominent sci-tech achievements conducive to the development of science, technology and economy of the country and the improvement of the people's standard of living, but the prize for best inventors will go to anyone, including official, worker, clerk and student, who make the best inventions.

3-5 persons will be selected as best inventors every year.